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 payments of any expense that may be incurred. I am Sir William Blount Esq^r. your most obedient Servant Washington District, Samuel Hodgdon. North Carolina. Philadelphia, 23^d. February 1793. Sir, Agreeably to your request and my engagement, I enclose Col Wilkins receipt for the monies drawn for the Quarter Master Department, and for which he is account able. with Sentiments of Esteem. John Steele Esq^r. I am Sir Comptroller your most obedient Servant. Samuel Hodgdon Philadelphia 23^d. February 1793. 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 Black Horse Warehouse set off last Week to endeavour to collect money due the House at Pittsburgh, Lexington &c &c. the father requests 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 Col. John Wilkins your most Obedient Servant D M G Samuel Hodgdon