Office of Finance 5. March 1784 S[ir] [undecipherable] of which a Copy was sent to the Chevalier de la Luzerne, [undecipherable] tells me he has written to those interested in [undecipherable] be prepared so that they may rely on a Settle[ment] by the first of [next] Month. You will consider that [undecipherable] which has elapsed but the Applica[tion] [undecipherable] right to insist on the speediest Decision. and you may rely [undecipherable] that he will not without much Discontent suffer that Periods to go by if the Accounts be not then adjusted. My respect for the Character he sustains as well as my Regard for the Principles of Justice which apply to the Object induce me to apply to you again and to request that no Endeavors be omitted to give to him and them the most perfect Satisfaction which the Nature of Things will permit [undecipherable] Sir your most obedient and Humble Servant [undecipherable: Rob Morris?] John Pierce Esq^r. Paymaster General.