Philadelphia 12^th Jan. 99 Sir, By order of the Secretary of War I send to your address a further supply of Clothing answering to the enclosed Invoice. Be pleased to acknowledge the receipt of them and note the time of their arrival, &whether they agree with the Invoice. I am &c Samuel Hodgdon [Cap^t Callender Irvine] Philadelphia 12^th January 1798 Sir, By order of the Secutary of War I send to your address the Articles of Clothing inserted in the enclosed Invoice, I hope you will receive them Soon and in good order of which be pleased to advise me, and whether the whole agrees with the Invoice — Sam. Sir, Your Most Obedient Servant Samuel Hodgdon [Lieut. P Shoemaker Frederick Town Maryland]