Philadelphia June 1^st 1798. Sir Besides the Knisbage at Elizabeth Town that is about about forty eight tons more in New York. I beleive in the care of M^r John Blazg — I wish you to apply to him and if found with him and not under previous order. Ship it to me as soon as possible — I have received your letter and shall wait impatiently the arrival of the Guns Shot & Knisbage, you mention would be shipped the day you wrote — all of them are wanted, but the Knisbage most of all — I am Sir Your most Obedient Servant Samuel Hodgon [Wilmington Smith Esq^r] Philadelphia 1^st June 1798. Sir I have received your letter of the 25^th ultimo. the draft received from Captain Heth say 160 Dollars stands to your credit in my Books, and the part disbursed as per former advice to your debit — I will speak to the Storekeeper about the Cash Invoices and inform you — I had understood they were forwarded through the Secretary of War — your Drafts will meet due honor — The Vouchers are received and appear to be those wanted — am glad to find the President Adams has wisely embraced her Elements — hope soon to hear She has a consort — Taylors advance as Superintendent you say is to cease but you should also inform me whether he does not continue in the employ as a common hand if so a certain advance may be yet necessary I shall however withhold untill I hear from you again on the Subject — The papers will note the recent great events, which have taken place here — War Seems inevitable — I am Sir Your most Ob^t Serv^t Samuel Hodgdon [Major Isaac Craig]