Sir Philad^a 16 January 1799. I requisiten you to send me an account of Bacon furnished me and Colonel Pickering — you have for me, will thank you to send it to me, that I may balance my Books as you stand charged with Twentytwo Dollars paid to your order, and no Credit is affixed to it — I am about to send a further supply of Cloathing for Cap^t Kiers at Easton in Pennsylvania, I believe I shall send them to you as before to forward — you can forward them on hire times than Seas from hence by Land — I am, Sir your most obedient Servant, Samuel Hodgdon — Major Zebe Hunt — Philadelphia 17^th Janry 1799 Sir Having no personal knowledge of any suitable person in New Canton or its vicinity to inspect the Leather made there by M^r Smith I have enquired & endeavoured to find one to recommend for that service, but I have not succeeded. It therefore remains either to send a person from New York, or this city, to make the inspection I think it likely, too, likewise, your Agent in York, may be able to find one properly qualified who will undertake the occasion; if so, time & expence will be saved. If you do not accede to that mode, I can send one from hence at a short notice. I return M^r Smiths letter. I am Sir &c Samuel Hodgdon Jas. McHenry Esquire [squiggle]