Philadelphia 30^th August 1798 Sir By order of the Secretary of War I send to your address via 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. Lieu^t I am Sir your mo Ob.^t Servant Geo: Washington Duncan } Samuel Hodgdon Marblehead