Philadelphia, 8 June, 1799. Sir The enclosed is a Copy of a Return received from Col Stevens this morning — a similar one have been received from Capt. Junge Ingersol who commands at the Post — I am, Sir, your most obedient Servant. Sam Hodgdon. James McHenry esq^r Secretary of war.— Philadelphia, 8 June 1799. Sir, Your letter of the 5^th instant was received yesterday — In the present state of things I believe the mode you have suggested for obtaining an account of the expenditures of Military and Hospital supplies is the best that can be devised, yet I am afraid in operation it will be found too diffuse to answer perfectly — The General return you request shall be sent as soon as possible — my help is small and my work great — the Return will cost me two weeks labour of one Clerk to make it full and accurate — The Documents received are better than formerly, but in many instances vague and uncertain, and leaves me too much to guess at — All the information I possess on the subjects mentioned in your letter shall be communicated — With respect and esteem, I am, Sir, your most obedient servant. Samuel Hodgson — Major General Alexander Hamilton — New york —