Philadelphia, 12 July 1799 Sir, I have recieved your letter of the 5^th instant — I have not known of the Quarter master's arrival. The it is possible he may be here — I am suprised at the march of the Troops from Pittsburg for Bristol — it is retrograde with a vengeance — I am also suprised at the account you give of the Cloathing — the Purveyor says he does every thing well — few others understand the subject of supplies — this does not look like superior knowledge and attention — The 4^th of July has been forfeited and I hope Thanksgiving — Kept. General is expected hourly from Orleans — your most obedient Servant, Samuel Houquen— Major Issac Craig. Pittsburg— Philadelphia, 12 July 1799. Sir, I wish you to supply me with two thousand dollars to discharge two of Captain Christie's Bills upon my acceptance. I am Sir, your most obedient Servant — Samuel Houquen — M^r James Miller —