I wish you could inform me what Sum of money I received on account of the Supernumerary Officers and what time, as one of them thinks to say I never paid his Quota, which I verily believe I did. [signature: B.H.] New York Nov. 28^th 1785 Colonel Inclosed you will receive a written Certificate of Mr Nourse for 267 ⅔ Doll in lieu of the one sent me to be cancelled — Mr Nourse informs me that I am not authorized to pass a receipt in favor of the Commissio- naries therefore could not give me a Certificate in the several Form — This he informs me will answer every purpose — I have heard nothing further of your business at the Treasury Wishing you every happiness & peace I am, with Sentiments of esteem, Your Sincerely Joseph Howell J^r Colonel Nicola. New York November 30^th 1785 D^r Sir Agreeably to your request of the 15^th Inst I have examined the Books of the Pay Office & do not find any charge against Cap. Robert Patton it appears by the Books of the late Auditors of the Army that he settled his