Sir— Philadelphia 4^th Jan^y 1793 The bearer comes on with a [undecipherable] number of Public Horses which come hither with the Indians— Two more of the same described horses are to be delivered you by Ensign McClay and one Strong a Surgeon's Mate— Both have by order from the War [Dept?]— just received a horse Saddle and Bridle— to be delivered to you imme-diately after their arrival McClay went on with the Detachment that marched to day— and Strong comes on in three or four days, at farthest— Fisher rides his own horse— his Chestnut [undecipherable] a [undecipherable] one— on which he is to return— and in case [of?] want of more Money, from accident or Detention, I have instructed Robert to apply to you for any sum advance to enable him to return, & I will answer on [undecipherable: sight?]— The Publie account is, I am informed to day— Shortly to receive the Auditorial [undecipherable: Sanction?]— as soon as that is done any balance remaining to you, shall be estimated and when received forwarded— The motion for [undecipherable: reforming?] the [undecipherable] is winked out of sight— present my respects to M'[undecipherable]— and general [undecipherable: Neville's?] family— I am [undecipherable: Yr] most ob^dt [undecipherable] Major Craig— [undecipherable: Samuel Hodgdon?]