Philadelphia 10^th September 1798 Sir, To enable me to discharge fifteen acceptances on the Quarter Master Generals Drafts, be pleased to issue a Warrant in his favour for Eleven thousand six hundred and fifty dollars, to be charg'd, as usual. With respect & esteem I am Sir, your most Ob^t Servant, [Del. 11,650] James McHenry Esq^r Secretary of War Samuel Hodgdon Philadelphia 10^th September 1798 Sir, The proprietors of the several accounts mention'd, in my former letter are pressing for the money I have advis'd several of them to go to Thornton & present their Accounts, but there seems to be a reluctance to that mode of obtaining payment. Enclosed is M^r Hoffmans account for the repairs & equiping the 1th field peices last from Springfield. M^r Annelly has an account for 46 days employ, inspecting Muskets &c in the absence of M^r Nicholson. I wish some mode of may be fallen on, as he as well as others are really distress'd, they haunt me continually, and interrupt my business. I am Sir Your most ob^t Servant, James McHenry Esq^r Samuel Hodgdon