[119] Trenton 31^st Augt, 179[undecipherable] D^r Sir In conformity with your polite letter, the 22^d Inst I proceed to trouble you with the inclosed letter which I have to request you will have the goodness to have it delivered at the Connostogue Waggon in Market Street. It is of some consequence that it should be early delivered, & I beg your Messenger the trouble. M^r Stewart will at the Office perform that part. With sincere wishes for the welfare of yourself & family. I am D^r Sir Your Mo: Ob: Serv^t Peter Hagner Samuel Hodgdon Esq^r Philad^a [Address leaf: Samuel Hodgdon Esquire / Philadelphia] [Endorsement: Memorandum Office / August 29. 1798]