in your Returns, but particularly mentioned as being thus disposed of. — I shall want to know minutely the true state of the West as it respects supplies that pass through your hands at the time you enter on duty, as well as the subsequent periods detailed in your instructions; for the Keeping up a full supply is understood to be a part of my duty. — I am Sir, Lieutenant Francis Gibson, your most obedient Servant, Fort Mifflin. — Samuel Hodgdon Philadelphia, 13 July, 1799. Sir, I have made inquiry and have satisfied myself, that the Mason works of the public buildings in contemplation cannot be performed for less than Six Shillings a perch for the Stone work, and twenty shillings a [strikethrough: thou] and for laying the Bricks. A reputable Carpenter told me this morning he would undertake the Joiners work for five per Cent below what is laid down in the rules of work that he thinks is as low as any man can undertake for who means to do his duty to his employer. — Your most obedient Servant, Samuel Hodgdon — Cap^t Joseph Elliot. —