without going into Maryland I enclose you the account of the State of Maryland against Land Baker as I have charges unst[r]iped which will not only absorb the specie that was coming to him, but also then will be also from him of about fifty four Dollars — John W^de Esquire } New York June 6^th 1796 M^r Rudolph on behalf of his deceased brother has made application to me for his arrears of pay &c — Major Rudolph stands charged in my office as will appear by the enclosed account with considerable sums of money, drawn by him for the use of the Legion which it is necessary should be accounted for before his certificate can be granted — M^r Rudolph suggests that his brothers vouchers for the expenditures and payment of this money were lost or carried away by Saynard Henderson who deserted and took along with him Major Rudolphs baggage and refers me to you for such information as you possess on the subject. So much depends on this information you will much oblige me by furnishing me with it as early as convenient — The Hon^ble Henry Lee } [signature]