Sam^l Hodgdon Esq^r Superintendent of Military Stores Philadelphia Accountants Office October 5, 1799 Sir The sum of three thousand four hundred twenty five dollars &31/100, has this day been admitted to the Credit of Frances Mentges for articles purchased by him for the use of the Fortifications erecting on the Islands on the River Delaware; the whole of which are receipted for by the commanding Officer of the Garrison as being duly delivered on said Islands for the above mentioned purposes. Of this information you will make such use as you may judge proper. I am &^c W. S. Joshua Orne Esq^r Ag^t of Fortif^s Marblehead October 9, 1799 Sir I have received your letter of the 3^d Inst^t with your accounts for the month of August, as Agent of Fortifications in Marblehead which will be placed under examination & you will as usual be informed of the result. I am &^c W. S. Caleb Swan P. M. S. October 10, 1799 Sir I hand you inclosed an acc^t Current & Vouchers received from Lieu^t Calvin Morgan Pay master 7^th U. S. Regiment as proper to be filed in your Office to receive its examination; of which I have informed him. I am &^c W. S.