[512] Sir, Philadelphia, 25 July, 1799 I have received your favour of the 4^th inst. I have examined your General Statement in which the stoppages from the men is noticed — It is under examination with the accountant and will soon be reported. When Davie advises you. I have presented the Estimate for sending the Military Stores to Richmond, and the Secretary has ordered the Quarter Master General to pay the amount into my hands immediately. If you have an opportunity you may draw on me. If not Davie send it by post as you request shortly — As soon as these accounts are paid, you will be pleased to forward the Vouchers to enable me to account for the advance — I hear nothing of your Estimate to the 30^th April on which your Bill of the 22^d of May for 184 Dollars is drawn; a small Balance remains in my hands, but not sufficient to pay the bill; it will of course, be suspended until I receive the amount of your Estimate.— your most obedient Servant, Samuel Hodgson Cap^t. Thomas Holt. New London, Virg^a Sir, Philadelphia, 24 July 1790 I have received your favour of this date covering an Abstract of articles purchased by Joshua Ames, Agent of Fortifications for Mardblehead in the month of June 1799. — The proper entries will be made in my Books to hold him accountable for the due application of them. Sam^r Sir, William Simmons, Esq^r. Accountant for the War Dep^t. your most Obedient Servant, Samuel Hodgson