Philadelphia 5^th nov^r 1793. Sir, I have recived your several letters of the 6^th 12 & 29^th Ultimo advising of I costs all of which shall be attended to as usual when they arrive. As I conclude you mean to us a visit before you again return to the Army I shall say nothing respecting the Stores with the Army — I want a great deal of information on that Subject. The contagious disease which has again made awful havoc in our City is nearly done its ravages, few Cases remain, and our Citizens are generally returning to their respective homes — With Sentiments of Esteem I am Sir Your most Obedient Servant Samuel Hodgdon Col. John Wilkins D. Dep^t. Philadelphia 2^d November 1793. Sir. On the receipt of your letter of yesterday, I wrote to M^r Billington to inform me what could be done relative to the Clothing for West Point, enclosed is his answer. By it you may see we may not expect a supply of Woolen Overalls and Vests to meet any order however small for two weeks to come. Six hundred weight of English Trawlrys, Steal and twelve pounds corned Emory is wanted immediately to go forward with the Tools and other materials procuring for the post on Harpers Ferry. Be pleased to order them purchased and put into the Store — As essential that they be had to go in the Waggon that waits to take on the most pressing Articles. I am Sir Your most Obedient Servant Samuel Hodgdon James McHenry Esq^r.