Philadelphia 23^d August 1798 Sir, By order of the Secretary of War, I have purchased, and herewith send, to your address the Stationary inserted in the enclosed Invoice. I have been very particular in making the purchase, & I hope the whole will answer your purpose, and meet your acceptence. With respectful consideration From Sir Your most obedient Servant Samuel Hodgdon Intendant of Stores of the U. S. George Washington Esq^r L^t General & Mount Vernon Invoice of Stationary 2 Reams extra large quarto gilt Paper 1 . ditto patent copying D^o. 11 Papers Copying Ink Powder Intendants Office 23^d August 1798 Samuel Hodgdon Geo: Washington Esq^r.