compleatly mounted, with Scabbards. he has made many which has been approv'd, and is well provided, in every respect for the business. I wait to hear what is to be done relative to the Saps, Pistols, and Sword belts; also how the Laboratory business is arranged. The Payroyn keeps close house, I hear little from him. The guns are all removed, to the Proving, Mills, and the two long, nine Pounders to the Fort. The Clothing order'd is all gone. Until certain parts are brought into the Store, we can supply no more we have neither Blankets, Matts, 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 ingood spirits. you have made no reply to my letter about the house in Market Street I am Sir, respectfully Your most Ob^t Servant James McHenry Esquire Samuel Hodgdon Secretary of War Philadelphia 30^th Aug^t 1798 Sir, By order of the Secretary of War I have shipped, to your address by Cap^t Boswell, via Boston the Articles (mention'd, in the enclos'd) [undecipherable] The Vessel sails this day. I will thank you to acknowledge the receipt of them & let me know the terms & order on 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 deliver'd. I am Sir &c Lieut G. W. Duncan Samuel Hodgdon Marblehead