draw in Grofs will have to account with the Paymaster for the proper distribution of the Cloathing receive by presenting receipts of very individual — and the paymaster will present their sentiments to me to obtain a Credit to his own proper account — I have only to add, that by the measures pursuing I have reason to expect a fair supply of Cloathing shortly, and that I have no doubt of a prompt and equal distribution — I am, Sir, (apt Amos Stoddard, Portland, Massachusettes — Your most Obedient Servant, Samuel Hodgdon — Philadelphia 29^th July 1799. Sir, The Secretary of War contemplates the removing the Powder from Albany to West point — Have you suitable room and a suitable place to Store about twenty eight or thirty Tons ton addition to what you have already on hand and it is your oppinion it can be safely kept from wet harm, or is your Magazine exposed to damps, or designs? Be pleased to answer these queries as early as possible that with information we may determine on the propriety of the movement — I am, Sir, your most Obedient Servant, Samuel Hodgdon, Major George Fleming, West Point —