Philadelphia 7^th November 1798 Sir, On farther examination it appears that the Box containing 25 Arms to the address of Major Peter Hunt at Trenton to be forwarded by him to Ensign [undecipherable: Bork?] which went to Burlington in the same Boat with the Pattern Arms, has been sent to you instead of the Arms intended. And I am now informed that the Proprietors have discovered the mistake, that the Pattern Arms were safe and would be delivered you on Saturday last. How it was possible such a mistake should happen I cannot conceive — for both Boxes the Store Keeper informs me were distinctly marked to their respective addresses. it is an unfortunate affair — Pray let no more time be lost, if you have indeed received it — if not let me know immediately. The sword went in the Stage by a private hand on Saturday I hope you have received it. I am Sir Your most Obedient Servant Samuel Hodgdon M^r Melancon Smith Philadelphia 7.^th November 1798— Sir Enclosed you have Isaac Philips's receipt for 225 Dollars, advanced him to enable him to proceed with a load of public Arms is needful — The circumstances are notorious, he went no further than Lancaster when he was arrested and the Goods being many Weeks at present I have a claim which may be justly made of detention, and will ask payment agreeably to the Amount [undecipherable] however [undecipherable] you — I pray you to bring this business to as speedy a conclusion as our time will permit — With sentiments of esteem I am Sir your most ob^t Serv^t Samuel Hodgdon Frazier Esq^r.