compleatly mounted, with Scabbards. he has made many which has been approved, and is well provided, in every respect for the business. I wait to hear what is to be done relative to the Caps, Pistols, and Sword belts; also how the Laboratory business is arranged. The Purveyor keeps close house, I hear little from him. The Guns are all removed, to the Boreing Mill, and the two long, nine Pounders to the Fort, The clothing ordered is all gone. Until certain parts are brought into the Store, we can supply no more we have neither Blankets, Vests, or Woolen Overalls on hand, I hope some are providing. The sickness is yet alarming. 45 deaths in the last 24 hours. Myself and family are very well, and in good spirits you have made no reply to my letter about the house in Market Street. I am Sir, respectfully Your most Ob't Servant Samuel Hodgdon [James McHenry Esquire Secretary of War] Philadelphia 31^st Aug^t 1798 Sir, By order of the Secretary of War I have shipped, to your address by Cap^t Baswell via Boston the Articles inserted, in the enclosed invoice. The Vessel sails this day. I will thank you to acknowledge the receipt of them & let me know the time & order in which they arrive. I have wrote you particularly by the Vessel. You will make arrangements for receiving the clothing in Boston, where it is convenient to be delivered. I am Sir &c Samuel Hodgdon [Lieut G. W. Duncan Marblehead]