conduct. The form of the Certificate referred to shall be sent to you Shortly. You may at all times state any difficulties that occur it is my duty and I shall feel pleasure in removing them. The Books and Stationary shall be with you soon they are ready for transportation I am Sir Your most Obedient Servant Samuel Hodgdon. Colonel Joseph Williams. Philadelphia 1^st november 1798. Sir, Every preparation is making to bring the Public Works on Potowmac into operation. We want your Estimates and drawings, and in consequence of your letter I have long expected them, but concluded you had sent them to the Secretary of War, but as I find that is not the Case, I write to you to save time, you may either send them to me, or address them to me, or address them to him as you think proper, by all means send them on or come with them yourself immediately. Mr Perkins is now present. I am Sir Your most Obed^t Serv^t Samuel Hodgdon Mr James Brindley Philadelphia 1^st November 1798. Sir, I received Mr Hagners letter of yesterdays date enclosing a receipt for the Warrant on account of the Quarter Master Master General. It is signed as requested and returned through the same medium as received. I am Sir Your most Obed^t Servant Samuel Hodgdon Williams Simmens Esq^r Accountant