You will excuse the liberty I have taken, as I have no commercial Agent, or particular friend in Baltimore on whom I could call. Your being a public Officer countenances the application. I am Sir Your most obedient Servant John Kelly Es^q Supervisor Baltimore Samuel Hodgdon [flourish] Sir, Philadelphia 2^d February 1799 To discharge my acceptances on ten Bills drawn on me, by the Quarter Master General and Assistants I request a Warrant for Eight thousand, Six hundred and fifty six dollars to be charged to him as usual. Doll: 8656.— I am Sir Your most obedient Servant James McHenry Es^q Secretary of War Samuel Hodgdon [flourish]