Fort Johnson — South Carolina 15^th October 1796 Sir I should be extremely obliged to you if you will send me a few sheep skins for Sponge Staffs — as it is impossible to procure them here, dressed, and I am much in want of them. — I am also much in want of bunting for a new set of Colours, both for the garrison and boat. — Having them in constant use, soon wears them out. — The fort colours are mended with yellow bunting, having none else. — I should also be much obliged to you for the two, six pound field pieces — as I dispair of ever getting them here. — I am Sir Your very humble Ser^t [undecipherable: probable reading] Nattison Cap^t. A. & E [Received from State Dep't. Nov. 24, 1894. R.P.O. 401310] Samuel Hodgdon Esq^re Superintendent of Military Stores &^d and a Military Store, &^d Philadelphia