Philadelphia, 14^th Feb 1799 Sir, On the 13^th Instant I enclose you a letter received from M^r Neudin on M^r Hudson's business. I now send you M^r Hudson's answer to my letter which you directed me to write — you will please to say what more is to be done in the business — Sam, Sir, James McHenry, Esq^t. Secretary of War. your most obedient servant — Samuel Hodgdon — Philadelphia 20^th Feby 1799 Gentlemen, I have received your Note of the 18 instant and have shown it to the Secretary of War — He desires me to inform you the whole business of the Clothing is committed to the management of the Purveyor — with him therefore you will make your bargain relative to the allowance for the inspection — Sam. Gentlemen Your Most Obed^t Serv^t. Samuel Hodgdon — M^rs John Stille & Thomas Ewing