Philadelphia 13^th February 1794 Sir, I have received your letter of the 9^th Instant. The two questions of Spermacetti Oil have I conceive met with all commercial respect. The letters received last night by the Secretary of State from I thence I apprehend the Spanish Bales are not yet. The how are given up to our Commissioners. It may even now, more than can be communicated via the Senate. Your Sir Your most Obedient Servant Sumner Watson Ca^s: John Willems --- Sir, Philadelphia 10 February 1794 As I on the situation promises requests that a copy of Spermacetti Oil on a suitable task may be sent to Patterson for public use, I have have seen or heard I conclude answer to be given for this, namely, that with other liberal society to furnish them for the same, if not it may be forwarded. With respect & esteem Your Ob^t. Hum^ble Servant, Samuel Hodgdon. Samuel H. Henry, Esq^r Secretary of War