Philadelphia 5 Decem^r [undecipherable] Sir — an evening [undecipherable] a lette of the 2^d ultimo — The Clothing is ordered to the address of Captain Vance who will be made accountable for its [undecipherable] — as therefore the Q M Gen^l will deliver it to him or his order as it arrives the transportation alone is all that his Department is accountable for — If he directs them to pass through your Books as formerly, the invoices ought entirely to be placed in your hands — Will thank you to let me know how the business is being and you shall receive further advice or instructions as may be found necessary Be pleased to hand the enclosed to [undecipherable] Wilkinson who will be with you before it arrives I am / for your Most Obedient Servant Major Isaac Craig — Samuel Hodgdon