[John Jacob Faesch / 21 July 1798. / Rec^d 23] Booneton 21^st July 1798.— Dear Sir All the Kentledge what Zemained at Mount Hope are Sent to Elisabeth Town, & expect are Receiv^d. by M^r. Melaneton Smith before this; The 29 pieces that were rejected by M^r. Smith, I wor K. up in my Forges, & as my Furnace at M^t. hope was in Blast, when I Receiv^d. Your Fav^t. of the 19^th may, I made imediately others in which are also gone down — By Your Letter dated the 11^th may last, I fo Shall be ha'py (as You Say) to have that Business on acc^t. of the Shot at Elisabeth Town determined timely; to prevent the threatned Suit, as we wish^d. it Settled this Two Years past; with my best Respects to You & Your good Lady — I am Sir with great Regard Your most Obed^t. Servant John Jacob Faesch Colon^t. Samuel Hodgdon Philadelphia