I said not take amifs you not calling on me I know the reason, I have written to M^r Hill in the most pressing manner to forward the tools, and doubt not of his attention — yours ought also to be on the way — adieu — I shall expect to return from M^r Mackey of what is wanting immediately at the fort — I am Sir your most Obed^t Servant Samuel Hodgdon M^r Joseph L. Perkins Sir Philad^a 16^th October 1798 — Yesterday I received payment of my warrant deposited at the Bank of the United States, and now enclose you a receipt for it as requested. I am yet alone and hard pressed, but hope to endure to the end — Be pleased to inform the Secretary of War the Pattern Irons shall be sent to Hartford by the earliest opportunity that presents or can be procured — The sickness is evidently on the decline and two weeks more will restore the wanted Inhabitants of this afflicted City — your Sincerely Samuel Hodgdon M^r Samuel Lewis Sir Philad^a 16^th October 1798. Jacob Death returns to you — I have at your request advanced him Forty Dollars to enable him to settle his small matters here and return — the amount is placed to your debit enclosed you have his duplicate receipt — I hope he will be with you soon and afford you further assistance — He seems capable and willing — adieu — I am yet alone — Your most Obedient Servant Samuel Hodgdon Major Isaac Craig