of M^r M^cCormick is no more than my opinion, and I think [undecipherable] I have been fully justified — I must again observe I have no Agency in [undecipherable] the buisness of procuring Gunlocks, but I have voluntarily done all in my power (limited as it is) to prevent a [undecipherable] and I [undecipherable] I have succeeded. — I am, Sir, [Oliver Wolcott, Esq^r. Secy of the Treasury.] Your most obedient Servant, Samuel Hodgdon, Philadelphia 20^th Sep^t 1799 Sir Agreeably to your request I send you a Return of the articles of Clothing in Store this day. A similar return will be delivered you weekly, as a guide to the executing service With respectful consideration I am &c Samuel Hodgdon [Major Gen^l A. Hamilton.] Philadelphia, 25^th April, 1799 Sir, I now feel myself at liberty to acquit the buisness of the Shot still [undecipherable] between the United States and M^r [undecipherable] though it is a service I would gladly be excused from executing— The comptroller is desirous to close M^r [undecipherable]'s accounts, which cannot be done until it is determined whether the Shot in question is taken for the use of the States — a part of them are at Elizabeth [undecipherable] in the Jerseys, and the remainder at New York — If you now are of opinion that I ought to proceed, I wish your Warrant