Marietta, Ap^l 2^d 1792 Arrived at this place seventeen Days from fort Washington, met with no material misfortune on the passage. I have applied to Majorrough for Cloathing for my Company, without receiving any, they as well as the troops found at this place, are in a wretched situation with respect to Cloathing and Accoutraments. Ensign Fitsimghast has been employed in erecting a blockhouse, which was not finished. I have been at a small expence in putting it in order, and giving one [strikethrough: r] apartment of it, for a Magazine, or depository for Military Stores, and employed a Smith, to do some small repairs to the Arms. Likewise found it necessary to employ a Surgeon to take care of the [underline: sick] soldiers at this place, and to purchase more than the common allowance of Stationary for my use. Your Accompany my certificates gives credit for any thing necessary, and depend I shall not be lavish at the publics property. Hope you will make this your root, when you go to Philadelphia and call upon me. I am Sir with great respect and esteem your most obed.^t hum^le Serv^t Sam^l Hodgdon Esq^r. [Received from State Dep^t. Nov. 24, 1994. R.P.O. 401910.] Jos^h Vanhille Captain Commanding at Marietta [Address leaf: Samuel Hodgdon Esquire, Quarter Master General, Hast Washington]