War Office Feby 7th 1798 Sundries to ded to Saml Hodgdon Esq. to be transported to the western waters for the use of the Gallies War Office February 7th 1798 Sir, The Purveyor has been directed to purchase a quantity of Articles for the equipment of some Gallies to be built on the Western Waters. As soon as they shall be received by you please to deliver them to Samuel Hodgdon Esq. for transportation to Pittsburg—- James McHenry Samuel Hodgdon Mr. John Harris