Sir. Philadelphia 31^st August 1798 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 [undecipherable] of those you wrote for will go forward by Cunningham Scott to day (V[iz]) 8 Volumes of the Word Sisters. 4 of, Susanna 2 of the tales of Clam & 2 of the Offspring of Russell yours Isaac Craig Samuel Hodgdon Sir Philadelphia 31^st August 1798 The bearer Hugh Spron came by your friendly advice to obtain One Hundred dollars to get on the 2 loads forwarded by the late James Hamilton I immediately gave him a Bank Bill for 100 [undecipherable] 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. [undecipherable] their will to accommodate due to him in my Office when these loads are delivered, and his two Waggons return from Knoxville, which are daily expected, all of which shall be held subject to any assistance afforded the Waggoner in getting the loads to their destination. I must therefore request you to interfere to prevent detention of the loads on the road by replying or in any other way most effectual I am Sir your most Ob^t Ser^t [I hope the money will be recovered if it is [undecipherable] sent on to you without [undecipherable] the paper that covers the money had any name on it by accident, circumstances that I hope will cause it to be returned] Samuel Hodgdon M^r Jacob Kauner Tavern Keeper Shippenburg Sir— Philadelphia Sep^t 1^st 1798 The inclosed letter came to hand this morning: they shew the importance of M^r Macky's going forward immediately. Having provided his sureties, I have advised him to wait on you for his instructions—he goes accordingly— I am well acquainted with the Gentlemen, who offer as sureties and should not hesitate a moment to take them for a much larger sum, than, I expect, will be [undecipherable]. The Books & Stationary for both Posts is preparing, and, as soon as furnished, shall be forwarded as ordered— I am Sir, very respectfully your most Ob^t Ser^t Samuel Hodgdon James McHenry Esq^r Secretary of War