Philadelphia 2^d February 1798 Sir. I have no letter by post, of course conclude you had nothing very particular to communicate. A number of Indian Goods as presents to certain Indian Tribes will be on the way to day, One thousand Dollars worth addressed to the Officer commanding at the Natchez. Two thousand to ditto at the Walnut Hills, & two hundred to General Wilkinson. The Iron goes with the presents, and some clothing for Lieut. Sigs. I will thank you to forward the enclosed I am Sir Your most Ob^t Servant Major Craig. Samuel Hodgdon --- Sir. Philadelphia 2^nd February 1796 I have received your letter of the 31^st ultimo. Your account is stated and will shortly be adjusted. You may authorize your friend to sign your receipts and draw for the amount; say $45. 48 — Doll^s agreeably to your own Statement at 10 days sight. The thermo may remain untill the River opens, it cannot be many days. With sentiments of esteem I am Sir Your most Ob^t Servant, Major Peter Hount, Samuel Hodgdon