[Jany 8. 1784 Mr. Pierce] Dear Sir Pay Office January 8. 1784 [seal] Yours of the 21 Ult. I have received and note its Contents — I see my Carl. McC[undecipherable] etc. M[undecipherable] for Maryland to Congress. so that nothing can be done with respect to the Settlement of the Aud[undecipherable] till his return. [undecipherable] are earlier to your account than. Paid Cap. Howes. I charged in the Public Books. — I have recd from Major McPherson. 274 ℔ Dollars. [strikethrough: who have shall be here,] [strikethrough: to you flat Conveyance.] he promised me to [strikethrough: by] make another Payment soon. in that Case I will forward both Sum to you. or if you could draw on me for it at Sight. I should think [it] would save you as well. provided you can borrow the money. — You may depend I will examine Mr. Trum[undecipherable] Books. to know [strikethrough: it] whether Major. [undecipherable] recd. any pay or not. & let you know the result. Soon. meantime I am Sir Your Sincerely