Philadelphia, 1^st Feby 1798. Sir, I have received information that you as Brigade Quarter Master to General Chambers Brigade, received and sold a number of Blankets, Canteens, and other stores belonging to the public, which had been furnished the Troops employed on the western expedition — I wish you to inform me as early as possible after you receive this letter, whether my information is correct, and state to me the kinds and amount of Stores sold; by whose Order, and with whom you have adjusted your account I am, Sir, your most obedient Servant, Samuel Hodgdon M^r Sam^l Biddle, [undecipherable] --- Philadelphia 2^nd February 1798 Sir, I have only a moment to acknowledge the receipt of your letters of the 19^th & 20^th inst & their enclosures. I have handed the comptroller your power & M^r Flanagan's voucher, I have also enquired into the business relative to Major Graige disbursements. If and the Auditors Report is made upon his as well as all those of Col^o Harness Deputies to the 20^th of June inclusive and no longer, why the Comptroller mentioned October I am yet to learn, for at present he cannot assign the reason. I believe all stands right. If I find otherwise you may rest assured the error shall be corrected. Your Drafts shall be honored as usual. I am Sir, your most obedient Servant, Samuel Hodgdon Col. Inc Wilkins.