Philadelphia 24^th April 1799 Sir, In answer to your question of this morning permit me to inform you that the system I am pursuing calls for Returns of all Military, Quarter Master, Clothing and Indian Stores and Goods received at and issued expended & forwarded from all Garrisons, Posts, Arsenals, & Public Stores on the United States. I am sorry to add that the tardiness of both real and supposed accountables in making Returns, greatly retards my progress. I can however with truth say that I have succeeded quite as well, as Perspected considering all circumstances. When your plan is in operation I can do more, with infinitely less trouble. With respectful consideration Your &c. Samuel Hodgdon Major Gen^l A. Hamilton Sir, Philadelphia 26 April 1799 I am favoured with yours of the 19^th instance. Wilkins is employed by M^r Harris, of course he can not come to your assistance — but I will try to get some other person, and if successful will advise you. The remainder of the Swedish annuities are on the road, and will be with you soon. I wish to forward quickly and with care the enclos'd Loan to M^r Ernest which contains advance Receipts on account of the Shipwrights employed at Detroit, and as their time of engagement is nearly expirèd these documents may be wanted. your most ob^t Servant Samuel Hodgdon Major Isaac Craig