[Col. 1 Hodgdon 2 M^r Fort Washington] [1 the lev m Smith later Feb 8 1792] C^ir Columbia' February the 6. 1792 I have recived in all 2d of your Honor which I think Generally are hearty and doing well. I am informed there is a number of your horses on the other side of the Ohio which if you think proper for them to be brought over by signifying it in your next I will apply to some of my neighbours for that purpose which probably can be done for a small reward. I have made some enquiry about publick things in this Town and in tend in its Vicinity, if I receive any I Shall speedily inform you. I Shall take it kind if you can send by the first opportunity some Ropes for a few halters — I am Sir With all due respect Your most Obedient Humble Servant J. Smith M^r Hodgdon 2 M^r