Philadelphia 16 May 1794 Dear Sir The day's Mail may be an comparison of the 5 instant— I am glad to find the States are getting to their duty for the late regimental will have a good effect— I shall shortly send you a general return of the Stores you ordered— that by an early examination all mistakes may be avoided or rectified The detention of Lieu^t Coupland to take charge of the hor[undecipherable: se] Stock is a prudent measure as experience is safety as well as Inspector— The Mile you mention he has experienced and honored— I am Your Most Obedient Servant Samuel Hodgdon M^r Elliot Craig—