Philadelphia 20 Oct^r 1797 Dear Sir— Having nothing from you by the Post— I have nothing particular to reply to however write to let you know that I am well and busily employed— and that in addition to the stores sent to you a quantity of Ordnance and Artillery Stores are preparing and will shortly be on the way— I expect my Clerks back next week when I shall write you more fully on sundry matters and things— till then adieu— Please to send forward as soon as possible the enclosed letter to Colonel [undecipherable] agent— your most Obed^t Servant Samuel Hodgdon [To Isaac Craig] [endorsement: Oct 20 1797 / from Hodgdon]