Pittsburg 8^th May 1797 Sir Your letter of the 28. ult. is received together with the Packet of News Papers &a letter and small bundle addressed to Col^o. Pasgent which shall go forward on Monday next by the hand of our mutual friend Col^o. Thomas Butler whois then to embark for Port Washington on his way to Knoxville. The Estimate for April and May is not yet completed it being previously necessary to obtain some information from Presque'isle, it will however be transmitted to you by the next Post. I have this day found it necessary to draw on you in favor of Will^m Christy for 300 dollars payable 8 days after sight which be pleased to pay and charge as usual. I am Sir your Mo. ob^t Serv^t. Samuel Hodgon esq. [undecipherable]