Noted as a copy. Forwards (not included) a statement of Bryant's accounts with the public that were deficient. Asks Bryant to examine the accounts, attest to their accuracy, and annex the vouchers.

Discusses accounts he has sent and received from Bryant. Notes he has attested to the balance owned to Bryant.

Asks Bryant to ascertain (by a certificate) the accounts that were forwarded to Bryant. Provides instructions on the information that should be included.

Writes Bryant he will do everything in his power to obtain Bryant's money when he returns to Boston. Hodgdon will then adjust and close Bryant's accounts.

Notes he received Bryant's enclosures from Captain Byers and will immediately attend to the inquiries that were noted. Discusses Bryant's accounts and pay. Says General [Henry] Knox will be in Philadelphia at the end of the month at which time Hodgdon will try to obtain Bryant's pay.

Informs Bryant he received the securities that were forwarded to him. Notes he is unclear who to credit the account to. Says he will balance the accounts and charge any differences to Bryant's account. If that is not acceptable Bryant is to inform Hodgdon which accounts to credit or charge.

Requests a return (and the receipts) for every species of public stores under Bryant's care from the first of January. Says once the information is received Bryant's books will be closed. From that point on Bryant will only need to note alterations in his quarterly reports. Notes these orders are in compliance with Congress's and the Secretary of War's (Henry Knox) wishes.