[30] if possible I wish you to obtain the Certificate back, or prevent its being paid for Coony — of the Maryland Lusle of that Regiment. Jos^t Howell Jun^r. W^m White Dear Sir Richmond March 4^th 85 I have issued Certificates agreeable to the accompanying General, and particular Accounts Current and as a bar to any improper allowances have retained a number of Certificates in my hands, agreeable to a list furnished to Jos^t Heard — As to Potts, say, he cannot claim more than a Private of Infantry without any gratuity to speak of, my informality, but most says all that appears is, is justly his due, and I want you to write to the Board of Treasury, and obtain their order for the delivery of the Certificates. I have been so convinced of the justice of the claim, as to issue them Already, superseding the necessity of another Account being formed. As to those not mustered, an evidence must be had of their powers and reasons why they were not mustered — The Musters are the principles of settlement, if we deviate the of the case must justify it, as a large door would be Opened to admit fraud, and she is so clamoring a B— W in this State as afures an Entry