[227] Philadelphia 14^th September 1798 Sir, To day I received your letter of the 8^th inst: Had previously received one from M^r Gallaudet on the same subject, I will pay attention to the draft when it appears, as yet I have not seen it. A M^r Skinner who formerly lived on Muskingum & traded to Orleans, now lives (I believe) in your neighbourhood, if so, shall be obliged, by your asking him whether he knows what has become of M^r Paxton, to whom he delivered, my two Chests of [underline: Tea]. I cannot learn any thing of him, Indeed I know not of whom to enquire. You will oblige me by a communication on the subject, I am Sir Yr mo Ob Serv^t Samuel Hodgdon M^r David Acheson Sir Philad^a 21^st September 1798. The return of which the enclosed is a Copy was received from Major Craig this day – he expresses strong desire that the articles may be forwarded without delay – The articles in store are marked the remainder are to be procured else where – The Clothing ordered for Carlisle is gone forward – I have four Pattern Swords ready for Delivery when called for I am Sir your most Obd^t Serv^t Sam^l Hodgdon James M^cHenry Esq^r