Discusses the repairs that Hodgdon would like Bryant to complete on various items.

Writes to Bryant he has informed Mr. Ames that he is to repair the vacant buildings on the hill for his dwelling. Requests Bryant assists with finding employment for Mr. Ames's men and to note any articles that he delivers to Ames.

Acknowledges that he has received Bryant's letters. Instructs Bryant that if he has not already done so, to send a receipt to Colonel Williams for a six pounder and a carriage that was shipped. Discusses Bryant's continuance at the post, says he wishes Bryant well and will act accordingly. Notes that the fever still rages and many fall dayly.

Asks Bryant for the weight on various bars of lead. Also asks for the number of muskets received by Mr. Ames.

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.

Requests Captain Bryant send additional cannons [for Melancton Smith] to Philadelphia and discusses possible transportation routes. Stamped free on address leaf. Free frank signature of James McHenry (Secretary of War).