War-department, Sept 8^th 1793. Sir, Your letter of the 25^th ultimo has been received. Your bill, in favor of Major Craig, shall be paid — But, for all bills, estimates ought to be forwarded, in order that a judgement should be formed of the expences which seem so to exceed the previous estimates. I hope, in God, that the troops may not have been detained at Fort Pitt, for want of boats, or any other thing in your department. I am &c, with respect, Your very humble Serv^t [signature] Samuel Hodgdon Esq^r