Philadelphia 27 March 1799. S^ir For the discharge of his Bills drawn on me by the Master Master General, and to meet others expected this way, request a warrant in his favour for Ten Thousand Draws to be charged as usual — With respect and esteem, I am, Sir, your most obedient Servant, Samuel Hodgdon — Philadelphia. 27^th March 1799. James McHenry, Esq^r. Secretary of war — S^ir On inquiry I find Captain McKnight has not appeared to sign the receipts mentioned to you in my letter of the 14 Instant — In consequence of your note in answer to mine on the subject, I have suspended Harris's account. Be pleased to inform me what is now in the business, that I may know how to proceed in obtaining the indispensible documents in question — your most obed^t. Serv^t. J. Hodgdon — Major Wm. Burrows, Marine Corps —