trouble you, have taken, and in case I am obliged to renew my request for another favour of the same nature, I will make provision in the first instance, for the payment of any expence that may be incurred — I am Sir, your most obedient Servant — Samuel Hodgdon — William Grais Esq^r Washington District, North Carolina. Philadelphia, 23^d. February 1798. Sir, Agreeably to your request and my engagement, I enclose Col Wilkins's receipt for the monies drawn for the Quarter Master Department, and for which he is account able, with Settlements of return. John Steele Esq^r. Comptroller I am Sir, your most obedient Servant. Samuel Hodgdon Philadelphia 23^d. February 1798. Sir, I am this moment favoured with your letter of the 16 Ins^t, and have noted its contents. The Bills you mention shall meet due honor. A Young Gentleman by the name of Clifford, Son of M^r Clifford who keeps a large Glass Ware Warhouse, set off last Week to endeavour to collect money due the House at Pittsburgh, Lexington &c &c the father requested it as a favour should he prove successful that you or your Deputies would receive the Money of him and give him Drafts on me — I will thank you for your attention to this request — Nothing particularly new I am Sir your most Obedient Servant Samuel Hodgdon Col^o John Wilkins D M G