Philadelphia 14^th Decem^r 1798 Sir I have been so engaged as to prevent my examining your Account till yesterday. The 3 inclosed vouchers wants signatures. The Account for the Sloop Washington going down to the Bar. I have had certified by the Secretary of War, and have admitted it in the Account to be adjusted by me. Be pleased to return the Vouchers as soon as possible. I am Sir your mo. ob Servant Samuel Hodgdon Major W^m Hunt Philadelphia 14^th Dec^r 1798 Sir, I have received your letter of this date, I have never received nor seen any of the Invoices or Bills of lading of copper purchased and shipped by Thomas Pinckney Esq^r on account of the U. S nor have I any document that relates to the transaction in my office I am Sir yr. mo. ob^t Sev^t. Samuel Hodgdon Jn^o Steele Esq^r Comptroller.