[23.^d Oct 1800 C Hodgdon respecting the purchase of Twist & Rattinet ch. ting.] Israel Whelen Esquire Surveyor Sir, Philadelphia 23.^d Oct.^r 1800 To complete an order drawn on the public Storekeeper in this city for sergeants Clothing, the articles of Twist and lining are wanted. Be pleased therefore to purchase, one pound of blue twist, and one piece of blue Rattinet; and place them in the Store as early as possible for this purpose. I am Sir Your most ob.^t Servant Samuel Hodgdon Israel Whelen Esquire Surveyor