Pittsburgh Nov^r 5 1793 Sir, I have three trunks, a barrel & 4 bails, which contain my baggage, in posession of John De Hamilton Esquire of Philadelphia. I was ordered by the Sec^y of war from New Hampshire to Philadelphia to settle my recruiting accounts, and Joim the army under the Command of Major General Wayne. On the receipt of this order I sent my baggage to that place with full assurance of meeting it there; before this could take place the Sec^y Office was Shut & he had left the city, & the Contagious disorder rendered it unsafe for me to go there; I therefore thought it my duty to continue my Journey to Pittsburgh. Thus I have given you a history of the business, that you might the better Judge whether you in behalf of the [undecipherable], with propriety could defray the expence or any part there in transporting my baggage, from Philadelphia to this place. Should you think proper to comply with my request I wish it might be sent forwarded the first opportunity (and by a safe waggoner) as I am in great want thereof. M^r Dewees the bearer will be so polite as to direct where the baggage may be found at — I am with respect & esteem Sir your humble Servant. Jon^a Cap^t Major 21 U.S Sub Legion Sam^l Hodgdon Esquire [Received from State Dep^t. Nov. 2[undecipherable], [undecipherable]. B.I. [undecipherable], S.O.]