Philadelphia 26^th June, 1799. Sir, I have received your line of the 24^th instant enclosing an Abstract of articles purchased by Joshua Orne, Agent of Fortifications for Marblehead, in the State of Massachus[etts] in the months of April and May, last. The proper interior which immediately made to hold him accountable for the due application of the articles purchased. — I am, Sir, William Simmons Esq^r. ) Your most obedient Servant, Accountant for the War ) Department. ) Samuel Hodgdon — Philadelphia 26^th June 1799. Sir, With this letter you will receive the requested return. I shall shortly send you an accurate Statement of the Clothing as exhibited a day or to ago to the Secretary of War. We are about making a number of Bell Tents for the Army; I have thoughts of making them bigger than those used by the British Army. If you have any favourite dimensions will thank you to send them to me, as I wish the Tents to be quite perfect. I am Sir, very respectfully, Your obedient Servant, Samuel Hodgdon Gen^l. A. Hamilton