New York 24^th May 1795 Samuel Hodgdon Esq^re Sir Inclosed is the receipts for the Shot, which I have sign'd and forward you, agreeable to your request — I have seen M^rs McLean, & find that the sum I have charged you, is agreeable to his Act — Your favor inclosing Copy of the Register was duly rec'd, and thank you for your attention to forwarding it — Present my respects to M^rs H. and remain Sir Your hbl S^t. [signature: Ens Stearns] [address panel: Samuel Hodgdon Esq^t / Philadelphia / [postal stamp: MAY / 24] / [upper right, docketing notation: Stearns / 24 May 1795 / recd 25 May 1795]]