Philadelphia 13 July [17--] Dear Sir — Four horses are with Col= onel Montys hired at a dollar a Day each, to prevent an unnecessary expens I wish to have them return immediately — As the Men that accompany Montyes out, are not to return; unless you can find some person coming this way who will take the care of the Horses make send One on purpose, and make contrive to get them back aga= If any of the accoutrements of the Horses hired for Smith are with you this will be a good opportunity to return them — I am very re= spects to M^r Craig — also to the [Ja--?] and the Colonel and their families yours sincerely Samuel Hodgdon Major Craig