[22] [Letter from [undecipherable] / January / 1796 / No [undecipherable]] Samuel Hodgdon Esquire Intendant of Military Stores Philadelphia [New London 6 Jan 96] New London Virginia January 6^th 1796 I have requested M^r Simmons to pay to you my Estimate for December amounting to Sixteen hundred and Sixty Seven dollars 73 ¾cts Having lately purchased a quantity of Iron of M^r William Wilson and not having the money to pay him, he solicited a draft payable in Philadelphia, to Accommodate him, I have taken the liberty to draw on you and request you will please honor the draft Amounting to Two hundred and Seventeen dollars 62½ Cents when it is presented to you, by paying him out of the money which you shall receive of M^r Simmons for December Estimate – The balance please send to us as soon as convenient, the People are suffering greatly for money, none having been received since August last. I have the honor to be Sir with great respect your most Obedient Servant [undecipherable: probable reading Tho. S. Bolts] Samuel Hodgdon esquire