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 Berk, 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 me know how the time be left, 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 Mancton Smith --- Philadelphia, 7^th November 1798 — Sir Enclosed you have Isaac Philips receipt for 225 Dollars, advanced him to enable him to proceed with a Suit of public Arms is needful — the circumstances are notorious, he went no farther than Lancaster when he was arrested and the Goods have now many Weeks at present we have a claim which may be justly made or detentions, and will ask payment agreeably to the Amount Vincent has with himself you — I pray you to bring this business to as speedy a conclusion as the rules will permit — With sentiments of esteem I am Sir Your most ob^t Srvt Samuel Hodgdon Frazier Esq^r. —