Philadelphia. 23. March 1799 Sir, Enclosed is a copy of a Return for Stationary received this day in a letter from Col. David Henley — the articles marked thus are in Store. the others (if approved) must be purchased. An order to receive and forward the whole will be necessary. — I am, Sir, your most obedient servant — Samuel Hodgdon Philadelphia. 23.^d March 1799. James McHenry Esq^r. Secretary of War. — ii The following Articles with additional ones in Store will compleat the ten Six pounders for service — 150. 6 prs. Strapped Shot fired, 50. 6 prs. Canister do — 300. 6 prs. Shot Tubes filled and fixed — 6 Setts Drag Ropes — The whole to be carefully packed and marked — I am Sir, your most obedient servant Sam^t. Hodgdon — James McHenry Esq^r. Secretary of War. —