after he was taken prisoner — the former he credits the 8 Dollars for clothing which I suppose to have been received in lieu of that charged above, as received from the Store at York town the 4^th I have his receipt for, and the fifth is a charge made by General Green & paper to his credit. Your favor of the 16^th Inst was received yesterday with its enclosures — I beg you to continue sending the register by every post, until the whole is forwarded — Please present my compliments to your spouse the unknown to her — Also to our friend Bills, and accept the best wishes for your prosperity Jos: Howell John White Esq^r P.S. Howell begged Mr Penn an introduction with Genl reference of Genl Smallwood. New York Dec 29 1785 Sir, Your favor of the 23^d did not reach me untill the 25. agreeably to your desire I written to Mr Denning the Commissioner appointed to settle the Quartier Master Generals Department who informs me that it is necessary you should produce a prior appointment, and in your power, a certificate from the principal in Office at the time of money had been paid you for that, or any other purpose: these being procured, he apprehended your account may be closed — Mr Denning further observes that a Certificate may be necessary, specifying the time of your continuance in service. Respecting the pay that may be due which in Captain Peters Company I am at a loss to ascertain; at it was issued at that time for the Captain to receive the money, and pay their own Men; this payment