Philadelphia 31^st December 1798. Sir, I have received your letter of the 8^th Instant— In answer I inform you that it is not proper to remit the small sum you mention, because no person is authorised to sign a receipt— perhaps you have some friend here to do it— if so the Money shall be paid to your order in their behalf— If no other person offers— the Member of Congress from your District will I have no doubt sign your receipt and take the Money to you on his return— In any way so that I can get a receipt I will pay the Money— Yr. Most Obed^t Serv^t Samuel Hodgdon M^r Philip Williams Wilmington. NC. Philadelphia 3^d January 1799. Sir, I have received your two letters of the 15^th & 16^th November last— I have received the receipt, for the Horses furnished the Indians with Lithiser and shall keep them in view until the Indians call for them on their Return— Enclosed you have the Invoices of the Clothing and other Public Stores sent you by Herbert was glad to find they had safely got to hand, as they must prove a seasonable Supply— Compliments of the season attend you— I am Sir Your Most Obed^t Serv^t Samuel Hodgdon Col^r David Henby