Sir I have inclosed a piece of Money in return for that you were so generous as to advance [undecipherable] me the last time I saw him, that he shou[ld] do the same — I shall always consider myself indebted to you Sir, for the obligation you conferred on me, and do assure you that such an instance of your generous disposition towards the army, has not failed to unite in my [undecipherable] a lasting friendship for [undecipherable] person — I am Sir your most obedient [and] Humble Servant Elisha Holton