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.

Updates Bryant on Augusts' return he received from Bryant. Informs Bryant that he did not receive any receipts for the stores noted as expended, therefore Bryant will not be credited for those. Notes that Mr. Ames should have given Bryant a receipt for the supplies he received.

Encloses (not included) an invoice of stores that are to immediately be sold. Also includes (not included) the conditions of the sale and an advertisement. Asks for an account on the amount of twine Bryant has available. Provides Bryant with instructions for an upcoming sale on military stores.

Notes he received the receipt for Bryant's last return. Mentions that General [Henry] Knox has yet to arrive but is expected any time. Says he will notify Bryant of any new regulations and for him to continue assisting Mr. Byers.

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.

Reminds Bryant that all the returns need to list is what have been received and delivered since the last return. This will save Bryant trouble in the future. Informs Bryant he cannot receive a credit for the ducks until Hodgdon receives a voucher for them.

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