[308] Sir, Philadelphia, 19 July, 179[?] I have received you favor of the 12^th Inst. Steven's business is not yet settled. He has written a plain letter to the Secretary requesting him either to accede to his terms or appoint some other person in his place — so the matter rests now. The completion of this business will I expect we see warrant the payment of the sum you demand for special service. The Quarter Master's objections to the Armourers account is unfounded entirely so; for the Armourers in the Field were always under the immediate direction of the Commanding Officer of the Artillery; and at Forts, under some branch of the Military Stores Department, a Quarter Masters was most convenient — I will as you request speak to him, and the accountant or Secretary as I find most proper on the subject and advise you. — The Paymaster General is arrived in the City, but I have not yet seen him — I thought the gale hung from you upon us, the fever subsides, and once more are is Calm. I believe also it now pretty well ascertained that we share have abundance of the Fruits of the earth, and peace in all our borders — may we have thankful hearts, disposed aright to improve and enjoy — I am Sir, your most obedient Servant, Samuel Hodgdon Major Isaac Craig.