[Samuel Hodgdon Superintendent [undecipherable] Recorded] T. D September 29^th 179[undecipherable] What you mention respecting the Guns on board the Revenue Cutter [strikethrough: entirely] is, new to me; [strikethrough: It differs much from what I expected from] They can & will be returned;- but it will not [strikethrough: [undecipherable]] so, if the residue are taken for the Algerine Frigates. It is possible that in all the public Magazines, an assortment of twelve ship Guns six pounders, are not to be found? or is it only the case that they happen not to be in Philadelphia? There is a better prospect of obtaining Guns from M: Hughes, than there was, I Think however that your inquiries after six pounders ought to be pursued.— I shall do nothing with respect to those mentioned in your letter, [strikethrough: further than to mention my] the substance of your letter to the Sec^y of State James Mc[undecipherable] [Sam^d Hodgdon Esq^r]