Sir, Philad^a 8 Aug 1799. ( M^r Hirshkins proprietor of the Burlington Stage Boat has sent to me for payment of the freight of two Hogsheads and a [strikethrough: bale containing] Clothing for Captain William Halefield at New York, Rhode Island— they were forwarded to you in December last— He says he has your receipt for the safe and entire delivery, but has lost it— I wish you would look into the business, and if the facts are as stated, send me another receipt, without which I cannot pay the account?— I am, Sir, your most obedient Servant, M^r Melanon Smith— Samuel Hodgdon— New York Philadelphia 7 Aug 1799. Sir The first moment of time that could be devoted to the subject has been employed in the arrangement of your account of provisions whilst acting under Major Hartspairith The enclosed Statement shows the result— the Statement being full and explicit I shall have further remarks until I receive your answer, which I request may be given as early as possible, as it is desirable as soon as proper documents are obtained to close the account— I am, Sir Major Isaac Craig— your most obedient Servant Samuel Hodgdon— Hereof follow the statement—