[Cover endorsement: Maj. [undecipherable] Freeman / 4^th June 1800 / Relating to clothing a / return of [the] Army] [Stamp: Received / State Dep[artmen]t / From / R & O 401.8.10.] Fort Johnsons, 4^th June, 1800. Sir. I received your letter of the 8^th ultimo, on the 26^th: It should have been answered immediately, but Capt. Hallaisen had been sick; I therefore, waited until his recovery; in order to transmit you the information required. The enclosed return will show the actual situation of this company respecting clothing, from the 1^st January to the 1^st instant; I have drawn from the surplus in possession of Capt. Frye, a few articles to satisfy the present demands, as I informed you in my letter of the 9^th of last month. The Balance now due is calculated from the dates of inlistment to the 1^st instant. I am of opinion it would conduce much to regularity, if the troops were to receive their clothing at stated periods. The men who have been transferred from Capt. Huger's company, are generally such, as will be discharged, as unfit for military service; they received a certain proportion of clothing from their captains - none has been left for them. What remained on hand, of the Invoice, was packed and taken with Huger's company to newyork. These men are, therefore included in the balance of the return now enclosed. I wish the aforegoing information may be satisfactory. We have heard of the revolutions in the departments of government; but we have heard with more pleasure, of the welfare of your family. Mine enjoys the most perfect health, that is, M^rs. Freeman and myself, for the count does not extend beyond, number two. We send our best compliments to M^rs. Hodgdon, and sincerely wish, that she may find her new abode in Washington so pleasant, that she may not regret leaving Philadelphia. I wish you to do me a favor. It is probable I may not always remain to the Southward, if I should continue in Service; and if in the course of time I should be promoted, my duty may require me to be frequently at the Seat of Government; therefore a house lot in the City of Washington, in an eligible situation, would be a very desirable thing. Will you be so kind as to give me your opinion and some information on this subject? what would be the price, &c. Your compliance would confer a favor on, Sir Your friend and humble Servant. W^m. Freeman. Maj^t 1^st Reg^t. Art. & Eng^rs [Address:] Samuel Hodgdon Esq^r. S. C. M. S.