[Address leaf. Docket: McHenry 1784] My dear General Philadelphia Sept. 30^th 1784 My expences of living since I have had the management of the Business of the War Office have considerably increased, which has determined me to address Congress at this next [^meeting] for an augmentation of my Salary — I blame myself exceedingly that I did not apply to you in the appointment of an Assistant after the resignation of Major Jackson, which you could then have given me and which woud have secured the future emoluments of that Office. I yet indulge a hope, it will be allowed, if I am so happy as to have your [undecipherable] — a line to me expressive of your favourable Sentiments on the subject, woud have great effect and give me a just claim to what I conceive myself intitled on very Principles of equity. Your compliance my dear Sir with this request, woud add to the many favours already conferd on y^r Affe^te [undecipherable] [undecipherable signature] Major General Lincoln