[Springfield Novemb^r 1799] [Received from State Dep't. Nov. 24. 1894. B.P.O. 401310.] To Col^o Samuel Hodgdon Agent of Military Stores [undecipherable] Philadelphia [undecipherable] $—17 Springfield Novem^r 1. 1799 Sir I hasten to informe you that the patterns which I wrote you were Stolen from the Factory were found yesterday in the Chest of one Aron Brook with Some other property he took from the Works he is now in Charge of an Officer to be conveyed to Prison and depend will be duly punished for his vilany— The Chest of Armes Sent from here I expect have come to hand by this time— & if there is any alterations to be made Shall be ready to attend to them and use all possible care that they are cured— I am Sir your most obedient & very humble Servant David Ames Col^o Samuel Hodgdon — [Received from State Dep't. Nov. 24. 1894. B.P.O. 401310.]