Philadelphia 11^th August 1798. Sir, By order of the Secretary of War I send to your address the Military Stores inserted in the enclosed Invoice. I hope they will safely and speedily arrive, and prove a seasonable supply and sure defence to your exposed Coast. As usual I shall expect an acknowledgment of their arrival, the order in which you receive them, and information whether they agree with the Invoice. Griffith McRea Esq^r Collector Wilmington N Carol^a I am Sir your m^ost ob^t Servant, Samuel Hodgdon Philadelphia 13^th August 1798. Sir, I am under acceptance for the Quarter Masters Drafts to the amount of Eight thousand four hundred and thirty Dollars. and I want in addition to discharge engagements here three thousand Dollars. Be pleased to issue a warrant for Eleven thousand four hundred and thirty Dollars to be charged as usual to the Quarter Master General. With respect and Esteem I am James McHenry Esq^r. Secretary of War. Sir Your most Obedient Serv^t Samuel Hodgdon