commencing the work; and I believe much time and Money will be saved by adopting them, as is however respectfully submitted. I am, Sir, James McHenry, esq^r Your most obedient servant, Secretary of War. Samuel Hodgdon — Philadelphia, 15^th June, 1799. Sir, I have Received your letter of the 13^th instant. All the Arms Required for the Regiments who expects supplies through you, are to be taken from the English Muskets in your own keeping; this the Secretary of War informs me he has advised you of, in his first letter of that business. The Articles of War, (Arms &c if not already sent,) will be sent to you, with a few sets of Spare knaps and Snares &c. A great many Stores are went over for you — The enclosed Melum shows, ver as a Reply to Second paragraph of your letter — No order exists for determining the quantity of Stationary to be allowed each Regiment, but an arrangement is making for that purpose, which shall be sent to you as soon as perfected. With Respect to Waggons, the nature of the service must govern the Supply; the general rule when marching, is to allow one Wagga to the field Officers, and one to each Company for their ordinary (and baggage); if supplies of Cloathing, Provisions &c are to be taken on, this has been attended. — The Arms for the Troops in Jersey will go (if not gone) from hence, those for the Troops in the States to the Eastward of you, will be supplied from the Magazine at Springfield — I have not time to enlarge, you shall hear from me again on those several subjects shortly, and whatever still remains shall be explain — I am &c — Samuel Hodgdon Col. Ebenezer Stevens — New York —