Philadelphia 9^th march 1798 Sir, Having no letter from you by this days post, I have nothing particular to reply to — By a letter received from Captain Ernest I am informed of his Drafts on the way to the Amount of 7,500 Dollars he has doubtless advised you also — they will meet due honour when they arrive — The Patents are ready, shall I enclose them to you? I am Sir Your most Obedient Servant, Samuel Hodgdon Col^o Jn^o Wilkins Junior Philadelphia 1^st March 1798; Sir, The Waggons with the Treaty Goods having all gone forward I avail myself of the post to Send to you particular Cash Invoices of the same — a number of other supplies are also in the Waggons of all which the Waggoners have particular invoices along with them, nevertheless I herewith Send Cash Invoices of them also. I hope the whole will get safely and timely to hand Enclosed you have a letter to S^t Devin which [undecipherable: Frappes] advices of a Small Package in the Waggons from Major Cushing to his address [strikethrough: I conclude you are advised of this business & particularly] [strikethrough: introduce in it by the Sec^y] [strikethrough: of war.] I am Sir Your most Obed^t Serv^t Samuel Hodgdon Col^o David Hendy