Philad^a 19^th January, 1799. By order of the Secretary of War I send to you sundry the articles of Clothing insertes in the enclosed Invoice. Be pleased to acknowledge their arrival with you; the Time when, and whether they agree with the Invoice— I am, Sir, your most obedient servant, Samuel Hodgdon Capt Jn^o Bishop, Winchester, Virg^a— Philadelphia 19^th Jan^ry 1799 Sir The bearer brings with him a pair of Bellows for the works. He has also Clothing for several Detachments on the same rout. Weight of the Bellows 1 C 1/4 I am Sir your mo ob^t Ser^t M^r John Mackey Samuel Hodgdon Philadelphia 20^th January 1799 Sir On examination of Col^o Stevens's Account for for Wood purchased and delivered to the Troops on Governors Island. I find the vouchers correct, except a small mistake in one of them relates to the quantity of Wood paid for, but this is of no consequence, as the certificate acknowledges the receipt of the whole quantity paid for. There is nothing to shew why the