227 Philadelphia 14th, September 1798 Sir, Today I received your letter of the 5thinst, I had previously received one from Mr. Gaillandett on the same subject, I will pay attention the the draft when it appears, as yet I have not seen it. A Mr. Skinner who formerly lived on Muskingum & traded traded to Orleans; now lives (I beleive) in your neighbourhood if so, shall be oblidged by your asking him whether he knows what has become of Mr. Gaston, to whom he delivered my two chest of Tea. I cannot learn anything of him, & indeed I know not of whom to inquire. You will oblidge me by a Communication on the subject, I am Sir yo mo Ob Servt Samuel Hodgdon Mr. David Acheson –ShirleyCayton 09:29, 4 February 2014 (EST)