further from the Secretary of War respecting compensation for your services, nor do I expect you will shortly; it is a subject he is not fond of— when the business is over I am fearful he will have different Views of the value of it to what you suggest— I am still of the opinion; you ought to press a settlement— with respect to the Arms, the Secretary of War directs that they be contracted immediately, and put into the best order for use; he supposes, as they are new, little more than cleaning will be required — I am, Sir, Col. Ebenezer Stevens— your most obedt. servant— New York.— Samuel Hodgdon— Philadelphia. 2^d April, 1799. Sir, To discharge the Bills drawn on me by the Quarter Master General, I request a warrant in his favour for Ten thousand Dollars, to be charged as usual— with respect and esteem, I am, Sir; James McHenry, Esq. your most obedient servant, Secretary of War.— Saml Hodgdon—