Intendant of Stores Office
Philadelphia 12th, Dec: 1800
Sirs
There are a number of Shoes in the public Stores, that stand in need of being oiled for their presentation.
Be pleased to purchase and have delivered to Mr 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 Sirs,
your most obl. Servant
Samuel Hodgdon
Israel Whelen Esq',,
Purveyor