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 exposed as most in the service. 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 box brought by the bearer contains Peccons, a highly esteemed Nut, growing on the lands 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.