Philadelphia 24.^th November 1798. Sir, Having received a small number of pairs of Overalls a portion of them is shipped for your Men, who perhaps may from situation if no other circumstance occurs, be as much aspired as most in the service. I hope they will get speedily and safely to hand and prove a timely supply — By a convenient opportunity I wish you to acknowledge the receipt of them, and let me know the time & order in which they arrive — I am Sir Your most Obedient Servant, Samuel Hodgdon Captⁿ Amos Stoddart Springfield Philadelphia 26. November 1798. Sir, The door brought by the bearer contains Pecanes, a highly esteemed Nut, growing on the banks of the Mississippi Territory, and sent to my address by the governor of the Territory to be delivered to you. I received them on Saturday evening. With profound respect I am Sir Your most obedient Servant, Samuel Hodgdon His Excellency John Adams President U.S.