Philadelphia 18^th June 1798 Sir Enclosed is an invoice of Felts offered for sale on terms that appear to be reasonable. We want for several Gifts — and particularly for the one contemplated for the New Armoury. M^r Perkins says they are well adapted for that service — If you approve it will be well to direct the Paymaster to make the purchase immediately. I am Sir Your Most Obedient Servant James M^cHenry Esq^r Secretary of War. Samuel Hodgdon. Philadelphia 1^st June 1798 Sir — Enclosed you have Bill of lading for sundries to your address to be received and forwarded to the Commanding Officer of the United States Troops at West Point. The invoice of particulars I shall send by post — Please to inform me when you receive them, and when they are again Shipped to their destination. I am Sir Your Most Obedient Servant. Melancton Smith Esq^r Samuel Hodgdon. Philadelphia 1^st June 1798 Sir By order of the Secretary of War I have Shipped this Day to Melancton Smith Esquire of New York the articles contained in the enclosed invoice — The Vessel sails this evening and will probably be at York in four or five days from whence M^r Smith will forward the packages to you with all convenient dispatch — I wish you to inform me when they get to hand and wither they agree with the invoice. I am Sir Your Most Obedient Servant. Samuel Hodgdon. Intendant of Stores Commanding Officer at West Point.