Philadelphia 31^st August 1797 Sir, Since writing the letter that accompanies this M^rs Death has called for her usual monthly allowance as you will perceive by the inclosed receipt. the terms forbid my refusing payment though it is possible it may be wrong. As many of the Books as I can find in the list of those you wrote for will go forward by Cunningham Scott to day (Vol^s 8 Volumes of the Weird Sisters. 4 of, Susanna 2 of the tales of Elam & 2 of the Offspring of Russell) yours Isaac Craig Samuel Hodgdon Philadelphia 31^st August 1797 Sir, The bearer Hugh Spron came by your friendly advice to obtain One the hundred dollars to get on the 2 loads forwarded by the late James Hamilton. I immediately gave him a Bank Bill for 100 Dol and took a proper receipt for it. He set off immediately but by the time he arrived, at the upper Ferry he missed, his money & returned. diligent search has been made, but as yet no information is received. these circumstances I have advised him to return and get on the loads, to the end that the money due Hamilton for their transportation may be ascertained & paid. I apprehend this will be a considerable [undecipherable]