Phila. Sept. 17.1800 From Saml. Hodgson requesting the purchase of [100  ?] hats for artillerists. Intendant of Stores Office Israel Whelen Purveyor, Present Intendant of Stores Office Philadelphia,17.November 1800. Sir,
I find by the Store Keepers Report that fiftythree Hats for Artillerists are wanting to complete the orders which he has already issued, and Returns from the Corps are daily received as of which em- brace that articles. I wish you to purchase or procure, and turn into the public store as as early as possible One hundreds, answwering to the Pattern that I will fur. nish. I am, Sir, Your most obedient Servant, Samuel Hodgdon Israel Whelen Esq. Purveyor