[244] S^r Philad^a 6^th October 1798 I will thank you to receive a Hogshead, a Bale and two Chests containing Cloathing and Muskets for Lieu^t Boots at Brunswick, and sending them to him by the first convenient conveyance that Offers — The freight up will be paid here when the Vessel returns — Sam S^r your most Obed^t Servant Samuel Hodgdon Major Peter Hunt Philad^a 8^th October 1798. S^r To discharge my acceptances on Fridem of the Quarter Masters Generals Bills, I request a warrant in his favour for Ten thousand five hundred Dollars — the amount as usual to be charged to his account — wit respect & esteem — Sam S^r your most Obed^t Ser^t Samuel Hodgdon James M^cHenry Esq^r Secretary of War —