Sir                                                 Philadelphia 22^nd June 1797 I enclose to you a list of articles taken from those lately sent from hence to Pittsburgh, by order of the Commander in chief, being specially appropriated, and shortly will be wanted I hope you will direct them to be purchased and turned into the Public Store for transportation immediately I am Sir, Your most Obedient Servant James McHenry Esq^r                                                 Samuel Hodgdon --- Sir                                                 Philadelphia 22^nd June 1798 I have received your several favours of the 8^th 10^th & 18^th instant. The drafts you mention shall meet due honour. We are making every possible preparation for War which I think is inevitable. The spirit of the people is up, and will cause them to meet with fortitude the Hordes that distress and distract the World, should they turn their attention this way. I am Sir Your most obedient Servant Samuel Hodgdon Col^o In^s Wilkins Q. M^r General