Dear Sir — Philadelphia 25 Jan^y 1799 I have received your letter of the 8^th Instant — I am sorry for the fate of the Boat, but happy to find the Cargo safe — I do hope that the Agents articles will get safely and speedily to hand. — [strikethrough: the] there has been very unfortunate in the transportation of his Stores from time to time — Your Drafts have been presented and honored — Every thing is in motion reflecting Public concerns, but nothing concluded or a considerable additional force will I think be agreed to, the opposition still hang on the Wheels — We are preparing to Send forward Supplies for the Quarter Masters Department — adieu — I am Sir Your Most Obed^t Servant Samuel Hodgdon [George [undecipherable: O'Hara] [undecipherable] of [undecipherable]]