let this information be forwarded immediately. The Returns and Vouchers forwarded by Colonel Strong to the war Office have never come to my hands. I have made diligent enquiry after them, but hitherto in vain — they must be replaced by duplicates — If Doctor Brown should be still with you present my best respects to him, and tho I should be very happy to see him after his long absence. — I am Sir, Your most obedient Servant — Samuel Hodgdon M: Jon: Schiefflin. — Philadelphia 12 August, 1799. Sir, It has been intimated to me several times that you have retired from public life and declined the appointment you held as Clothier to the Army; but I have never had official information of the fact. Be pleased to state to me how the matter stands, and how you have disposed of the business to effect a settlement of your accounts with me in case the information I have received should be true — In the fall of Ninety seven a quantity of Clothing was forwarded to Fort Massac as a Deposite to meet any cases that might be special. [undecipherable] were sent to your address and marked Fort Massac Deposite; as they are charged to you and notice — the transportation was given at the time I presume you have knowledge of the deliveries. If so, be pleased to state to me particularly to what Regiments the detachments belonged that received the Clothing this information is necessary to further System now pursuing in keeping the Clothing accounts — As Ackering and myself are joint owners of a small tract of Land on the little Miamie surveyed for us by Colonel Anderson on Military Warrant, may we solicit your assistance to prevent loss for want of knowledge if such Taxes as may be assessed on it. I am, Sir, Your most Obedient Servant — Samuel Hodgdon — [A Return for Meigs] Philadelphia, 13^th Aug. 1799. Sir, The inclosed Return was received this morning — Col. Storms requests that all the articles except Coats & Hats may be sent on immediately — those articles he has on hand. — I am Sir, your most obedient servant, Samuel Hodgdon. James McHenry, Esq^r. Secretary of War. Philadelphia 13^th Aug^t 1799 Sir I have received your letter of the 12^th inst. I know not what arrangements are made that may warrant the measure — but I was sensibly struck with a request to send certain articles to New York to be forwarded to Reading in Pennsylvania. I should suppose in such cases, it would be best, when you receive requisitions for supplies of any kind, to furnish such as you may have on hand, and make a return to