Philadelphia 2^d April 1798 Sir, By order of the Secretary of War, I send to your address by the Sloop May flower, Captain George May the articles inserted in the enclosed invoice and Bill of Lading. You will please to acknowledge the receipt of them and note the time and order in which they arrive. and also whether the contents agree with the invoice. I am Sir Your most Obedient Servant Samuel Hodgdon Cap^t Staats Morris Philadelphia 2^d April 1798. Sir By order of the Secretary of War I shipped to your address on board the Schooner little Betsy, Andrew English master who sailed on the 31^st Ultimo for Charlston the articles marked in the enclosed Invoice and Bill of Lading. the Vessel departed unexpectedly and before she had received my papers which accounts for their being sent forward by the Post — it is probable you will receive the Clothing before this letter. of this You will please to inform me and whether the whole answers to the Invoice. I am Sir Your Most Obedient Servant Samuel Hodgdon Cap^t M^cKulison Philadelphia 2^do April 1798 Sir Enclosed you have the requested amount of supplies to the Revenue Cutters. With respect I am Samuel Hodgdon James M^cHenry E^y