[postmark stamp in circle] PITTSG PA SEP 12 20 Samuel Hodgdon Esq Philadelphia Isaac Craig 12th September 1800 Rec’d 19 - [stamp] Received from State Dep’t. Nov. 24, 2894 R.P.O. 401310 155 [stamp in upper left corner:] Received from State Dep’t. Nov. 24, 1894. R.P.O. 401310.

Pittsburg 12th Sept. 1800 Sir I have received your letter of the 5th instant - I am glad you have got the Packet Safe, as to Postage I have long observed that some [special?] arrangement is wanted in that Department, I presume the Secretary of the Treasury - knows that such Packets are frequently transmitted by the Mail Chargeable with Postage - We have nothing New at this place Except that A Man Charged with killing an Indian is this morning [?] off under A Guard of the [fourth?] Regiment to review his tryal at Youngs Town New Connicticut, it is generaly believed he will be convicted of willful Murder - Gov Wilkinson is Expected here in A few days it is said with his Family to spend the Ensuing Winter the Upholsters Painters Joiners &c are now Employed in fitting up his Quarters in Fort Fayette - I have this moment rec’d A few lines from the Q Master date 25th Ultimo directing me to send off the Indian Annuities Via Presquarter - I am Sir your Obedient Servant Isaac Craig

Saml. Hodgdon. Esq. Philade.-