Sir, Philadelphia 2^d April 1799 We have forty Drums, and fifty Fifes in Store. It will be proper to secure a full supply of these articles to procure sixty Drums, and fifty Fifes in addition as soon as possible. I enclose a return for Fifes wanted at Harpers Ferry. All of which must be purchased. James McHenry Esq^r I am Sir ye: mo: obt Serv^t Secretary of War Samuel Hodgdon Philadelphia. 2 April 1799. — Sir, In mine of this date I left out the Invoice of the Clothing shipped to [undecipherable] by the Sloop Mary whilst ours this day — I now enclose it. and expressing my wishes that the articles may arrive safely and speedy — I am Sir your most obedient servant, Col. Ebenzer Storrs — Samuel Hodgdon — Philadelphia 2^d April 1799. — Sir, M^r McLaws will make one thousand, or ten thousand [undecipherable] Boxes answering to the approved pattin in materials and Workmanship, as well as form and Size for Nine shillings this currency a piece, exclusive of the Blocks, which he estimates at one Shilling a piece — If he is permitted to work the whole from as his judgement may direct, he would make them twenty [undecipherable] below the price stated by him — but this I hope will not be allowed. — I am &c. James McHenry, Esq^r. Samuel Hodgson —