Philadelphia 2^d May 1797 Sam^l Hodgdon Esq^r Sir Enclosed you have the memorandum left with me yesterday — the articles mark'd thus ✓ in the margin are on hand — the others as stated in the margin — wanting repairs may be furnished at a small expence — Grope we have in plenty — to work into prepared Grope of any Size, and to fill Cannisters also — Both are work to be performed under the Direction of the Gunner of the Ship — that may if thought best, and advis'd, be made and delivered for Service — The 12 Bund Ball may be had at the Port of Manchester Virginia — 12 Bund Cannisters (cniped) from Ditto — The 24 Pounder Ball are at the Head of Elk and may be easily transported to Baltimore — the other articles must be purchas'd, or made from materials that may be in Store — I am Sir Your most Obed^t Serv^t Samuel Hodgdon M^r Josiah Fox —