Sir, Enclosed you have the Oath of Office of Benjamin Stull appointed to inspect the Hats delivered to the Public for the present year. Your most Ob: Serv^t M^r Nathan Jones. Samuel Hodgdon Copy of the Oath above mentioned. I the Subscriber being appointed by the Secretary of War to inspect the Hats to be furnished the United States by John Lutz for the present year do Solemnly affirm and declare that I will make the inspection agreeably to the true spirit and meaning of the agreement made between the parties without favour or affection to either of them to the best of my Skill understanding and judgement. Sir, Philadelphia 28. February 1, 98. yesterday after so long a detention the articles invoiced in the inclosed Invoice, were favored to your address you will perceive they are only answerable to the first return for they were sent after the receipt of it before me was ready for transportation but an unusual season has detained them. I hope they were shortly get to hand. I have represented the necessity of a further clothing supply, but as yet have no orders on the subject; for I hope it may be best for you to send on, an estimate equal to your dues and wants. I will do what pertains to me to effect our additional supply. I am Sir, Capt. Staats Morris your most obedient Servant Sam^l Hodgdon.