Philadelphia 3^rd Sept^r 1799 Sir I am this moment favoured with your letter of the 1^st inst^t. I have signed and enclosed the orders on the several Store keepers for pattern Muskets, & Shall write to each of them as you request. The part that respects M^r Mackey, he is present to perform. I will make the selection for the Cavalry Equipments as soon as possible & advise you. Enclosed, is a bill in favour of M^r Morris forwarded for acceptance and payment. I have made some advances for him already in this business, and when the dragoon arrive which are daily expected, I Shall want the whole amount. If payment can be made immediately, be pleased to send the money by M^r Mackey. I am Sir your most Ob^t Servant, James McHenry Samuel Hodgdon --- Philadelphia 3^rd Sept^r 1799 Dear Sir, Enclose your draft accepted; the derangement affects me so much, as to prevent any payments under due. your most Ob^t Servant Samuel Hodgdon M^r John Miller Frankford