[Letter from Col. [undecipherable] Stevens, 15 April 1799, No. 2] [addressed to: Sam^l Hodgdon Esq^r, Philadelphia] New York 5^th April 1799 Sam^l Hodgdon Esq^re Dear Sir M^rs Stevens was favor'd this morn^g with a letter from her Sister Hodge, by which it appears, she is in a very unpleasant situation, and wishes me to purchase her House in the country for the Boys, and mortgage the same to me for Security of the mony, which I must advance, as it is necessary I should have some Person to see this business executed & pay the money; I have to request the favor of you to advance them on my account the Sum of Seven hundred Dollars, and inclosed you have a draft from Antigua, drawn by M^r Furnow Redhead &c for the Sum of $275.75/100 on M^rs Miller [strikethrough: &c] Murray & I shall draw on you in a few days agreeable to order of the D^ty. Master Gen^l. for mony advanced for his acct., and the Balance (if there should be any due you) I will remit as you may advise — I am truly Sorry for that amiable Family & I shall do all in my Power to Serve them — My best respects to your family & I Remain — Dear Sir Y^r m^st Ob^t Ser^t. Jno. [undecipherable: Stevens]