Philadelphia 30^th August 1794 Sir, By order of the Secretary of War I send to your address near Boston the Articles inserted in the enclosed Invoice. I will thank you to acknowledge the receipt of them and note the time and order in which they are received. Woolen Overalls & Vests are not in Store, I thought it best, however to send on the other parts of Clothing, and trust to another opportunity for forwarding the deficient Articles. The Contractor promises a supply shortly. I am Sir your mo ob^t Servant, Samuel Hodgdon [Left margin: Lieut Geo: Washington Duncan (Marblehead)] Philadelphia 30^th August 1794 Sir, This morning I received your highly esteemed favour of the 24^th inst containing One hundred & fifty dollars in Bank Notes for which be pleased to accept my thanks. When convenient you will please to send me the remaining 50 Doll. I have as yet received no instructions from the Secretary respecting the buildings at Carlisle. I am aware that it will take time to procure suitable materials for the necessary repairs, and that the season is wasting, and these considerations will oblige me to call his attention again to the business. I have written on the subject of further supplies for your Son & quoted your opinion of the probable success that would attend their being immediately forwarded, and I confidently trust that the necessary orders will be given. By a Waggon that leaves this City to day I send to your Son Musicians Clothing for his Drummer and Fifer. The drafts have been so great for the recruiting Service that we have not a compleat Suit in Store; Vests & Woolen Overalls are wanting, but we expect a supply of them daily. The sickness has deranged every Department, and is an apology for the nonperformance of all our contracts. I hope ere long we shall again get in our gear to use St Clairs expression on another occasion. I shall be happy at all times to receive your communications nor will they at any time be considered, as interference in the smallest degree. With sentiments of respect & esteem I am Sir Yo. mo. ob^t Serv^t Samuel Hodgdon [Left margin: Gen^l W^m Pirnie] Philadelphia 31^st August 1794 Sir, Your letter of the 24^th instant is before me. The sickness continues, 48 deaths are reported within the last 24 hours. The City is nearly deserted, myself and family remain and all at present perfectly well. The several drafts you mention shall meet due honor. I have said every thing I could to induce the Secretary of War to make payment on your claim which he as well as all others admits to be just, but hitherto without effect. I will try again the moment I am able to discharge your debt to [undecipherable], You