[Copy] West Point, Jany 15. 1784 Sir As my directions are to [undecipherable] the articles to the Agents of the Regiments, I am unable to give those belonging to the fourth my present until such an one appears properly authorized to receive them — I think M^r Bees the most proper person to receive them, but it being out of my situations, it cannot be done. Not having any money at present I have deferred paying M^r Bees as you requested, which must be left until I have the pleasure of seeing you Did not your remonstrance to me; on the indelicacy and impropriety of the articles being placed in any other hands, but yours? I am Sir with respect & esteem Your Ob^t Ser^t. [Jno Thurman Esq^r]