War Department, Sept 7 1792. Sir, I have received your letter of the 31^st ult. I transmit you herewith, a copy of Mr Hodgdon's letter to me of the 1 inst. enclosing an explanation respecting the deficient articles of military and quarter master's stores, as mentioned in your return of the 20^th of August — I am Sir, with esteem, Your humble Ser. [signature] [Major Craig]