Philadelphia 8 Dec^r [17??] Sir— I have received your letter & the minutes covering a memorandum relative to [A?]thing — will be attended to — General Hamilton is arrived — I will call his attention to your claim — but I fear his influence will not cause a decision as soon as may be wished — He has again and again proffered Stevens business, which go lies as before Congress are slowly progressing — the House is decidedly féderal the most so of any one we have both numbers and talents are on the side [you have?] — the reduction of the Army will however be attempted — the twelve Regiments will be the object — I am Sir Your most Obedient Servant Samuel Hodgson Major Isaac Craig —