[Intendants Office Oct 20 1800 respecting the deficiency of Clothing due on several [undecipherable]] Philadelphia, 20^th October 1800. Sir, It appears on examination that the articles of Clothing daily expected from Manchester in Virginia, and the Hats to be received from the Purveyor will enable you to complete the Clothing under order, except as to Stock Clasps, Suspants Hats, Musicians ditts, and linen Overalls — 728 Clasps, 40 Suspants Hats, 13 Musicians ditts, and 705 linen Overalls which will be deficient; [underline: All] but the Linen Overalls shall be forthwith provided; they are not at this time essential, and may be for the present deducted in equal proportions from the Returns — then all may be completed and forwarded. — I am, Sir, Your most obedient Servant, Samuel Hodgdon M^r John Harris —