Lamberton 9^th April 1794 Sir, I acknowledge yours dated the 4^th inst. by Mr. Nicholson, to whom for the situation of the Arms which have arrived refer you. You may rest assured that every attention in my power shall be observed to keep them agreeably to your directions, and shall with pleasure pursue such measures as you direct in this Business. You will please to recollect that this is a considerable charge, and that when you calculate what compensation to make me, it will be considered. I am, Sir Your mo Hum. Serv^t. [signature] Samuel Hodgdon, Esq^r. Comm^y. M. Stores Phila^a. p^r M^r. Nicholson