Philadelphia 10^th July 1798— Sir, I have this moment received your letter of the 9^th inst. 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 [undecipherable] of the [undecipherable] to convey the information you required relative to receiving the Kentledge — this will determine its destination. I am Sir Y^r m. Ob. Serv^t Samuel Hodgdon Melanctom Smith Esq^r 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^d Servant Samuel Hodgdon M^r John Harris—