Philadelphia 1^st July 1793 Sir, I am this moment favoured with a Letter of the 1^st instant, with the Package mentioned in it — all of which will pass under examination as time may allow — The misfortune of the Road I deplore, as I am afraid, serious consequences may arise for want of the stores injured or lost — I hope in your next, I shall be advised that Box N^o 23 is found as it contains important as well as costly articles — The drafts you mention shall meet due honor — I will mention what you require to Col^o Pickering — Nothing very particularly new — I am Sir, Your most Obedient Servant Samuel Hodgdon Major Isaac Craig —