[Lette from W^m Marschalk, dated April 27, 1793. Rec^d Apr 1793] Sam^d. Hodgdon, Esq^r. D.Q.M. Gen^l. --- War Washington Ap^l 27 1793 Sir, 6 Having Received, and accepted an Ensigncy in a Company of Infantry in the Service of the United States — I am under the necessity of Resigning the Appointment of Conductor of Military Stores. Give me leave Sir, to Express the High Sense I entertain of the many Instances of Politeness and friendship, I have experienced from you, while in that Capacity — and at the same time, to express an Ardent wish — that my future Conduct, may always merit a Continuance of them. — I Am Sir With Respect Sam^d Hodgdon Esq^r Your Most Obtⁿ D^rs Q^r M^r Gen^l And^w Marschalk