[Col^o Sam^s Hodgdon, Philadelphia.] [postal stamp: PITTSG PE DEC] [Dav.^d Strong / 2^d Decemb.^r 1799] Detroit 2.^d December 1799. Sir/ Thro' mistake the Memorandum for Stores mention'd in my letter the 3^d of October last, was not enclosed, which I have now taken the liberty to do; and if you will be so Obliging as to forward the Articles ^mentioned early in the Spring, I shall Esteem it as a particular favour done me. [N.B. Part of the Articles mention'd in the Memorandum are for the Officers of my Command. D.S.] I have the honor to be Sir/ Your Most Ob.^dt & Very Humble Serv.^t D. Strong Colonel Hodgdon: — [Colonel David Strong's Memorandum of [undecipherable: probable reading: Supplies] wanted Rec.^d 3 Jan.^y 1800]