arising either from a mistake in Counting or from taking twenty shot from the condemned heap; but let this arise from what may, you are intitled to a Credit for the whole number which the receipt mentions to have been received, and you will state your account accordingly — Sam Gentlemen, your most obedient servant — Sam. Hodgdon M^rs Daniel Snot & George D. Brinkerhoff Philadelphia 28^th May 1799 Sir Enclosed, you have Statements of the Articles sent from this City, for the frigate Constitution in the years 1797 and 1798. If they can be made usefull, similiar Statements for the supplies, to all the other public armed vessels, standing on my books shall be sent to you. I am Sir, Your most ob^t. Serv^t. Samuel Hodgdon W^m Winder Esq^t. Accountant of the Navy Department,