Sir                                                                            Philad^a Nov 14. [undecipherable] W^m Nicholls has requested me to forward the enclosed letter of M^r Harrison [and] [undecipherable] I should back his [account?] [undecipherable] of the balance that may be due to him — [I write?] to [know?] M^r Harrison [undecipherable] [undecipherable] if you can forward his busin[ess] attention will be well bestowed. I pray [you] to present my Compliments to M^r Milligan [and?] that I request as a favour, that he will render M^r Harrison such Service as consist=ently he can of the obligation will not be forgot— I am Sir Your most obed[ient] [undecipherable] [undecipherable signature] Jno Pierce Esq^r Paymaster Gen^l New york