Philad^a 21^st October 1798 Sir I have judged it proper again to State to you our Situation relative to Cloathing for the Army — I am fearful serious consequences will be experienced by some of the Posts All intended for the Northern Posts ought now to be on the way. The enclosed Statement shews the number and kinds of articles under Order, and our utter inability to forward them. It can answer no purpose to send parts of Cloathing to such distances, I shall be obliged for further information and direction on the Subject — With Sentiments of respect & esteem I am Sir Your most Obedient Servant Samuel Hodgson James M^c Henry Esq^r Secretary of War Philadelphia 25^th October 1798. Sir To discharge my acceptances on five Bills drawn on me by the Quarter Master General I request a Warrant for three thousand five hundred Dollars to be charged as usual — With Respect & Esteem I am Sir, Your most Obed^t Serv^t Samuel Hodgson James McHenry Esq^r Secretary of War