From Saml. Hodgdon dtd. Decem 27.1800 order for 12 Groce Yellow Coat Buttons. Israel Whelen Esquire Purveyor Pres Intendant of Stores Office Philadelphia 27th Dec: 1800 Sir, Be pleased to purchase and have deposited in the public store in this city, Twelve gross of yellow coat Buttons, for artillery clothing; the same being wanted to enable the Storekeeper to comply with sundry orders already issued. I am, Sir, Your most obt. Servant Samuel Hodgdon Israel Whelen Esq. Purveyor