Philadelphia 8 April 1797 Sir, James Martin and James Hamilton left this City to day laden with the goods for the Chickasaw Annuities in full for the current year — Also the Major part of the Cavalry supplies — The whole of these goods are to be forwarded entire to Fort Washington as soon as possible after you receive them — The Indian goods with the enclosed Letter to the Agent of the Commanding Officer at Post — and the Cavalry equipments to the Quarter Master as usual at that Post — With Sentiments of Esteem I am Sir, Your More Obedient Servant Samuel Hodgdon Major Isaac Craig