Philadelphia 1^st February 1798 Sir, To day, your two letters of the 24^th and 26^th ultimo was put into my hand, having by mistake been detained by the Secretary of War untill this time. I have seen the Comptroller & have had the matter of Major Craigs disbursements explained. His Account is made up to the 30^th June 1795 inclusive, although receipts of a later date is therein admitted. He stands accountable to you for all monies received since the above date, as do all others, then, or now in the Department. You may rest satisfied that I will attend to the business as occasion may require. I have debited your Account with M^r H. Harrisons Draft in favour of Col. Sargent for 400 Dollars, you will debit Haraman accordingly. Inclosed what you say relative to the Quarter Master Stores, I have not seen the Return you mention to have sent to the Secretary of War, when I am here write you again on the subject. Your Bills now been presented I answered previously to the receipt of your letter. Yesterday I received a letter from Cap^t Ernest advising of his Draft on me for 1000 Dollars, The Bill is honoured, it seems it is for the recruiting service, and is to be repaid to you by the Pay Master General. I presume you have advice of the transaction. With sentiments of esteem I am &c Samuel Hodgdon Col. J^no Wilkins