[you move your Office here as soon as possible.] Jos. Howell Jun^r P. Andebert Dear Howell Annapolis May 13. 1788 I did not receive your letter until this moment and the post goes in less than 10 Minutes I can only say therefore that I will give a full answer to you next week, in the mean time the State of Maryland has taken no notice of Certificates Issued for debts due by the United States J^n° White Jos Howell Jun^r I am sensible you have left nothing untried that was in your power respecting Walters Elk — It is blended some how in such a manner that it must remain doubtful at present but no error can take place You know for whether he has or has not rec^d it, it is not included in the present Settlement, or in other words the United States has credit for it. J^n° Betts John White