Philadelphia 6^th March 1799 Sir, I trouble you to serve a poor Man — Enclosed you have an order on M^r. Samuel Price of Richmond Virginia for 113 17 dollars, which amount he is ready to pay to M^r Fraley — Be pleased to present the drafts and when paid remit the Amount to me — I have no interest in the business, I only undertake for a deserving poor Man — M^r Paine may have had trouble in collecting the Money; for this M^r Fraly wishes him to retain what he thinks a reasonable compensation. I am Sir Your Most Obed^t Serv^t Samuel Hodgdon Col^t Edward Carrington Philadelphia, 7^th March, 1799 Sir, To pay four Bills drawn on me by the Quarter Master General and his assistants, I request a Warrant in his favour as usual for two thousand three hundred and fifty nine Dollars and twenty one Cents — I am, Sir, your most obedient Servant Samuel Hodgdon James McHenry, Esq^r. Secretary of War.