Sir, Philad^a March 22^d 1784 I have received your favour, inclosing the Settlement made with Colonel Patlet — To enable me to close my Books I wish to receive a Certificate from you that the sum I advanced is accounted for in that Settlement — Eighty Dollars being the amount chargeable to him for a Hessian delivered, is I observe omitted, this must be included in the Certificate you send me, as I have his Receipt — One thing more should be observed — In all Settlements made by me with Iron Masters, I take an obligation for the Delivery of the Articles charged, as the Stores still remain in their Hands. I hope this has been attended to — Joseph Nourse Esquire [S. H.]