Philadelphia 2^d March 1797 Sir, I have received your Letter of the 27^th ins.tant — The Genl Return & Commissary Stores made up to the time I wished is also received and will be entered immediately, My Letter has accompa-nies this — Now you my ading to receive your other returns made up to the same time — I am exceedingly sorry for Colonel Butler, the indispo-sition of M^rs Butler will doubtless Detain him at Pittsburgh untill the event is known — which as I am, a pause from accounts received will be more Distressing — Your drafts shall be honored and any then you may find it necessary to Draw — The Papers will give you the News — Fleming has been on to Settle his accounts — he complains of the species allowance — which he informs me amounts to about half a per Cent on the Money which have passed through his hands — Colonel Rochefontaine is implicated for using the Public Horses on the business at his Post, and receiving Pay for them as his Own — an inquiry is to be made — He is very irrespectful as I expect will be made very uneasy — the end will probably be a resignation — Present my respects to Colonel Butler, Delighted to hear from him by this Post — adieu — I am Sir, Your Most Obedient Servant Samuel Hodgdon Major Isaac Craig