[M^r Williams 28^th January 99 March it to his account table] Department of War Accountants Office January 28^th 1799 Sir, You will receive enclosed an abstract of articles purchased of Charles & William Jolly by Samuel Hodgdon by order of the Secretary of War, for the use of the Public works at Harpers Ferry and paid for at this Office. The same being delivered to John Harris Storekeeper he is to be held accountable for the due application thereof on the Books of the Superintendant of Military Stores. I am Sir Your obed. Servant— Samuel Hodgdon Esq^r Superintendant of Military Stores— [signature] [undecipherable: Accountant?]