Philadelphia 15^th January 1799 Sir In answer to your letter of yesterday I observe, that we have on hand at the several Posts as appears by the enclosed upwards of Fifteen thousand Cartouch Boxes, from this Statement, Thirty five thousand will be wanted to compleat a full Supply for fifty thousand Men — But as it is probable the whole of those inserted in the Return may not be fit for use though returned as good — I would recommend the making a Contract for forty thousand which will insure a full supply for the Army contemplated I am Sir Your Most Obedient Servant Samuel Hodgdon James M^cHenry Esq Secretary of War Philadelphia 15^th January 1799 Sir Enclosed you have a Statement shewing what Clothing is due on the Contract and order for the additional Regiment — I am Sir Your Most Obedient Serv^t Samuel Hodgdon James M^cHenry Esq Secretary of War