[Copy of an Order in my favor from Samuel Hodgdon on John Harris —] [Copy] Intendant of Stores Office Philadelphia 19^th Sept^r 1800 Sir, Be pleased to deliver to Israel Whelen Esq^r Purveyor of Public Supplies, or order, Twenty Tons of Salt Petre, and charge the Same to the Navy Department — As it may be inconvenient to take the whole quantity at once, you will be pleased to deliver it as called for, provided nothing less than a Ton is applied for at any time — I am, Sir, your most Obed^t Ser^t At^t John Harris , (Signed,) Samuel Hodgdon (Endorsed in the following manner) Please to deliver the within quantity to Mess^rs Lane & Decatur or order out of the Salt Petre purchased from Adam Babcock Esq^r At^t John Harris (Signed) Israel Whelen Keeper of Military Stores — Purveyor of Public Supplie[s] Sept 19^th 1800 —