Philadelphia 26^th Aug.^y 1799. Sir, The enclosed shews the quantity of clothing ready for transportation— as the store may possibly be shut in a day or two, it is desirable to have this clothing forwarded to its respective destinations immediately— I pray you to make the arrangements accordingly— the Clothing for Trenton may go in the Shallop that takes the public Stores to Lamberton. I am, Sir, Your most obedient Servant, Samuel Hodgson— Col John Wilkins Q.M. Gen.^l Philadelphia 26^th Aug.^y 1799 Sir, To keep up a regular supply of articles likely to be wanted for the part of the Army eastward. I have forwarded the several articles mentioned in the enclosed invoice to be deposited with you, until the Storekeeper M.^r Harris arrives, or until further order is taken respecting them. M.^r Bast one of the clerks in the public Store has them in charge and is forwarded to see them safely stored. He will return in the Shallop, Previous to which he will want your assistance in providing conditional quarters at least for M.^r Harris, himself and another clerk, and provision must also be made for the accommodation of two or three labourers who mean to go with the Stores. Inform me by M.^r Bast whether such provision can be made, and on what terms. If the 6 Horsemans & 120 common Tents mentioned in your letter as wanting repairs, can be done as cheap & with as much dispatch at Trenton as here, I wish you to put them into hand for that purpose immediately, or in case the repairs cannot there be effected you had better send them down in the Vessel that takes up the Stores, that they may be done here. I am, Sir, Your most obedient Servant, Samuel Hodgson Col.^o Peter Hobart Lamberton Philadelphia 27^th August, 1799 Sir, Yesterday I wrote a letter to the Quarter Master General informing him that sundry packages of Clothing for the Army was ready for transportation to their respective destinations, and as the Store is about closing I requested to attend to the business immediately. I hope it is done, as I have made the Secretary of War and General Hamilton acquainted with the subject, and they will of course expect soon to hear of its arrival. I enclose a note for payment, will thank you to send me a check before any movement takes place at the Bank, or enclose me notes for the amount— The necessary receipt shall be signed when presented. I am, Sir, Your most obedient Servant— Samuel Hodgson. M.^r James Miller