Philadelphia 25^th February 1800 Sir— The bearer will hand you the Commission Plate, a tissue struck from it and the Bill, which I doubt not will be more properly stated and immediately discharged — This plate is as far before the one destroyed as day is to night for per-ception and beauty — I am Sir, Your Most Obedient Servant Samuel Hodgdon Israel Whelen Esq. [Endorsed: Sam. Hodgdon / & Feb 25^th 1800 / Draper's Bill & / Draper — / Re — Sents 1.91]