Philadelphia 31 Oct^o 1800 Sir— I have your Letter of the 24 instant before me — The Elections in our State are generally against the federal interest — not so in other States, and I am encouragement to expect all will yet go well — You know to tell me whither Captain Hamm has paid the amount of his Bill — This Box ought to think you 'tis an unusual Detention — The fish is not yet forwarded but will go forward shortly with a large quantity of Cannon and Stores ordered to Pittsburgh for the Western and North Western Posts — I have seen the Secretary, but so uncertain is he how long he may continue under present aspects, that he refuses to touch any thing but present Duty, and Demands — thus you see we must wait a little longer — Adieu — your very sincerely [signed] Samuel Hodgdon To Isaac Craig —