War department January 9. 1799 Sir Be pleased to deliver to Samuel Hodgson Esq^r for transportation to New Brunswick addressed to Ensⁿ William R Boote two Musicians and eight privates suits of Infantry Clothing also two Musicians Swords and one fife — M^r. Boote writes me that no Vests went with the last Clothing sent him — if so pack them up with the above articles — James McHenry Samuel Hodgson M^r John Harris [War Office Jan^y 9^th 1799 Clothing to be sent to Ensign W^m R. Boote]