Intendant of Stores Office Philadelphia 19^th Dec: 1800 Sir There are a number of Shoes in the public Stores, that stand in need of being oiled for their preservation. Be pleased to purchase and have delivered to M^r Harris, Five Gallons of Liver Oil, for that purpose. I will thank you to apply, to the Storekeeper for a suitable Jug to contain it. I am, Sir, Your most ob^t Servant Samuel Hodgdon Israel Whelen Esq^r, Purveyor. [Ditto Dec^r 12: 1800 Shoes, Liver Oil, Hogson's Storekeeper &c Rec^d 13 Dec^m —]