Sir, Philad^a 8 Aug 1799. ( M^r Hutchins 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 Littlefield 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 Melancon 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 while acting under Major Hartspatrick. The enclosed Statement shows the result — the Statement being full and explicit I shall wave 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, your most obedient Servant Major Isaac Craig — Samuel Hodgdon [underline: Hereof follow the statement —]