[Joseph Perkins 7 Octo 1792 Recd 13 — Ans 13 —] [War Depm Oct 8 — 1792] Samuel Hodgdon Esq^r Philadelphia for New London Oct 7^th 1792: to morrow I shall Begin to fix the work Benches and other nec̃essary articles of acomodation in the work Shop which is now ready for commencing Business I expected on my return from Philadelphia to have found the Tools from New London But have heard nothing of them I am sorry that any delay of this nature Should take place as the[undecipherable] of the greatest consequence in commencing the Business untill a further supply can be obtained I Should be glad if you would Desire m^r Holt to forward them immediately as he may [undecipherable] thinks they are not immediately wanted I am Sir with due respect your very humb[le] Servant Joseph Perkin