inform me also whether the two Tierces were marked as con- taining what was in the Hogshead. — I am, Sirs, your most obedient Servant, Samuel Hodgdon. — [Mss^rs Smiths Newark. —] Philadelphia 26^th April 1799. Sir, Captain Steuart commanding at Zeitland is very desirous to obtain Tents for his men; he is apprehensive when the warm weather commences his men as they are at present may be exposed to contagious disorders — He has Sixty one men — wou'd it not be best to order Ten common and one Horseman's Tents for his use? He asks whether his men may not be indulged with a greater quantity of clothing than the Law allows, providing they pay for them at the contract prices — and thank you to inform me that I may be enable to communicate to him what may be expected from his requisition. — I am, Sir, your most obedient Servant, Samuel Hodgdon. — James McHenry, Esq^t. Secretary of War. —