the United States. He also says, there is a sufficient quantity in fore for present use, and that the Company is ready to account for the deficiency when called on — Tyson, Harris Morris & Sam'l J. Dyson — It may not be improper to remark that no powder has since been forward to Fort McHenry: — I am Sir, your most Ob't Servant, — Sam'l Hodgdon — James McHenry, esq. Secy of war. — Philadelphia, 8 June, 1799. — Sir, I have considered your remarks on Mr Glen's claim relative to his claims on the public — As Mr Glen's accounts were conclusively to be determined in your [undecipherable] it best to submit them in the first instance without any remarks of mine on them — they were handed to me because an advance of Two thousand Dollars had been made by me to Mr Glen A Certificate (not a due bill) was given him by way of Memorandum, Shewing that he has received for the whole amount charged in his accounts, which if accepted would leave the balance due him as he states in his letter — I have shewn your remarks, to the Secretary of war, who thinks with one that a Copy of them had better be sent to Mr Glen, that while on the Spot where the business was done he may be enabled to obtain the additional evidence you care for, perhaps you may think it best to forward the Statement yourself, if not, and you will send them to me I will enclose them to Mr Glen. I am Sir, your most obedient Servant, Samuel Hodgdon — William Simmons, esq. Accountant. —