[330] Philad^a 13^th Feb^y 1799. Sir Your letter of the 25^th Ultimo. came duly to hand. By this time I thought to be able to answer it Satisfactorily, but I am disappointed. I have taken measures to have the few outstanding Debts of the Commissariate paid, and I trust I shall succeed; the moment that this is the case I will advise you. Nothing particularly new adieu — I am Sir Y^r Most Ob^t Serv^t Samuel Hodgdon M^r Edmund Fay. Philadelphia 13^th Feb^y 1799. Sir By order of the Secretary of War I send to your address the Clothing and Military Stores inserted in the enclosed invoice. As usual you will be pleased to receipt on the Bill of Lading, if the articles, or rather Packages are safely delivered — I am Sir Y^r Most Ob^t Serv^t Samuel Hodgdon Capt. Fred^k Frye.