before his death, which by the hurried writing of them was done in your Office - the allowance made for travelling expence from New York to Philadelphia I observe is omitted in it - as M^r Taylor has not the honor of being acquainted with you he begs me to recommend the Business to you, it is really an act of Charity - Newins Sister, a very poor orphan Girl is come to town for the purpose of administering on her brother's effects which all consist in this writing - Our Consul Gen^l Nicholson directed us to apply to you for your Settlement, which being forwarded to him he would settle his depreciation - or if either Done you will please to send to M^r Taylor or me we will do the needful - Your dispatch of this business will entitle you to the prayers of this poor orphan Girl, and add to the many obligations already confer'd upon Sir yours & George Tucker Phila 6^th Feby 1786. Sir, I have enclosed to Hartman Steel some papers for settlement, particularly those relative to Hugh Brady - M^r Nicholson's Certificate will give some further light on the matter - Joel Tyson, formerly of the Invalids, M^r Rice told me he would pay, but I forgot to ask for it when I was in New York - Eleanor Williams, Administratrix to Williams I suppose to be his Widow, however I have nothing but the administration to show — [C or Howell T. Forrest]