Philadelphia 14^th July 1798— Sir, I have this moment received your letter of the 9^th ins^t, your conclusions relative to the Kentledge is just, I wish it to be sent to this place as it comes to hand and opportunities present. I hope and expect you will be able to get it transported at a rate not exceeding three Dollars a ton — as we have no immediate call for it, you will have it in your power to controul the price of the freight — I meant [strikethrough: none] of the D B to convey the information you required relative to receiving the Kentledge, this will determine its destination. I am Y^r m. Ob. Serv^t Samuel Hodgdon Melanctom Smith Es^q Philadelphia 10^th July 1798— Sir, As it is of the utmost importance that the Recruiting service should commence, I pray, to make every possible exertion to comply with the enclosed order — As fast as any Clothing is compleated for either of the Places mentioned, notify me that measures may be taken for getting it to its destination, without a moments unnecessary loss of time. — I am Sir Your Most Ob^t Servant Samuel Hodgdon. M^r John Harris —