Philadelphia, 19 June 1799— Sir, Your letter of the 11^th instance inclosing M^r. Holt's draught for fifty Dollars, in favour of M^r Rice came to hand yesterday. as you left it with me to do with it respecting the remittance as I thought proper, I have paid the amount to the Treasurer, and now inclose his Receipt; this method I thought least liable to accident & error— I am very respectfully, Sir, your most obedient Servant— Samuel Hodgdon Col. Edward Carrington, Richmond, Virg^a. Philadelphia, 19 June 1799— Sir, Colonel Joseph Williams applies for a further supply of Musket Stocks. It may be well to order on three thousand of the best seasoned in Store; those best seasoned may be first used, and the remainder will be [strikethrough: fitting] for use as they may be wanted— I am, Sir, your most obedient Servant, Samuel Hodgdon James McHenry, Esq^r.