Pittsburg 15^th September 1797 Sir, Your letter of the 7^th instant is received accompanied by one news Paper only. Your being assisted by your principal assistant Mr. Harris and two others must of course greatly encrease the burthen of your business which at this time of General Melancholy in your city you will feel with encreased weight. Hope that the present Rainy weather will contribute to restore health to your city. On the 12. I drew on you in favor of Geo Stevenson for 440 dollars at 20 days sight which be pleased to pay &charge as usual. On the same day William Weekly waggoner delivered two books without Invoice one addressed to the Governor of Kentucky the other to the Governor of the N.W. Territory both of which shall go forward as soon as convenient. I am, Sir, Your Mo. Ob. Ser. J.S. Samuel Hodgdon esq. Philadelphia