Pittsburgh 8^th May 1797 I enclose my Estimate for the months of June, July and August, for Pittsburgh & its dependencies — Major Craige will forward his estimate up to that [period] & draw on them as usual — after that his bills will be drawn on you on my account & Charged to me, for which I held him accountable — you will therefore please to accept his bills after the first of June, Chargeable on my estimate — you will furnish me quarterly with a Statement of the bills he draws on you, on my account that Settlements may take Place between us. — I have now to advise you of Bills drawn by me on you since my last. Viz — N.^o 7 at 15 days sight in favour George Stevenson dated 7^th May 1797 for 190 Dollars. — N.^o 8 at 5 days sight on [blank] to be filled by Major Craige dated 5^th May 1797 for 200 Dollars. — N.^o 9 at 5 days sight in favour John Withers our dated 5^th May 1797 for 100 Dollars. — N.^o 10 at 10 Days sight in favour Alexander [undecipherable] dated 6^th May 1797 for 1000 Dollars. — N.^o 11 at 10 days sight in favour Matthew Emmet dated 5^th May 1797 for 200 Dollars. — I am Sir your Very Humble Serv.^t [Samuel Hodgdon Esq^r] [J.^o [undecipherable]: [After the letter before mentioned I have to advise D.^r Master Gen.^l] [you of my Bill N.^o 12 at 10 days sight in favour] [of Penney — [undecipherable] for 100 Doll.^s dated 5^th May 1797] Pittsburgh 5^th May 1797 Sir I have the honour to enclose to you an estimate for the months of June, July & August for Pittsburgh & its dependencies, which I hope will meet with your approbation. — I am Sir with great respect Your Very Humble Serv.^t The Hon.^ble James McHenry John Wilkins Jr. Sec.^y of War D.^r Master General