[Capt [undecipherable] Rickard's Letter— 23 July Acknowledging receipt of Clothing—] [War Dept Nov 24 1864 B.P.O. 401[undecipherable]] Samuel Hodgdon Esqr Intend^t Stores Philadelphia Samuel [flourish] Just. Tarborough 23^d July 1796 Sir, I have to acknowledge the receipt of your Letter dated 18^th June 1796 respecting the Cloathing &c— they arrived safe except the Woolen Overalls which fell short Eleven pair in their number, and one Serjants Shirt as you will perceive by the enclosed returns— The articles being packed in the middle of [undecipherable] Hogshead croses the mistake origina- -ted in Philadelphia— I will thank you if practicable to order two Horseman Tents a Marques with the other Tents you [strikethrough: may] may direct, with the balance of Cloathing to be sent on, a Fife Case and Belt— and three or four Bell Tents for Muskets in bad weather when encamped in the Field— I am — I am with esteem and Regard Sir your Ob^d Serv^t — [signature] H. Rickard— Captain. 3 Sub Legion [paraph] Samuel Hodgdon Esq^t—