Philad^a 14 Nov^r 1798 Sir I am very much surprised indeed at the contents of the letter rec'd from you to day. The Proprietors of the Amboy conveyances have treated me Shamefully and injured the United States. They have recently assured me the Muskets have gone on to your address and that I Should be advised by you of their delivery. I shall now Send on a person through the Route all the way to New York to know what has become of them — I am glad to find the Sword Safely reached. I am Sorry to give you So much trouble with Small business. I hope, and trust it will lead to Something better. I am now Stating your Account for Settlement and miss the 12^th Voucher of which I wrote you, and conclude I Sent it to you for examination, if so, it is not returned — Please to inclose it to me, and the Account shall be adjusted immediately with M^r Bairns — we are all very busy and in Some confusion but the usual arrangements will be Soon made — Sam Sir Your most Obed Serv^t Samuel Hodgdon M^r Melancton Smith