[170] Office of Army Accounts N York October 27 1786 Major John Davidson drew from me on Junes 13. 1782 the Sum of 1826 dollars which was charged to Robert Denny, but you in your Account current with M^r Denny charge him with the Sum of 6158 dollars which he Accounts for in the Folly of this Account. I find myself at a loss to where [undecipherable] I must place the sum of 1339, which is the balance over what I charge him, will you be so kind, if it is in your Power to inform; John White Esquire I am Sir [undecipherable] Sir New York October 26 1786 Your Letter of the 9 May last was received and Entered according to your desire as an Evidence that your Claim was presented to me prior to August last. Your Letter of the 29 July last was also handed me Yesterday. I have hitherto delayed taking up the question, of your Commutation as I supposed you would have been here Personally at the time of this examination. You are returned in the Arrangements of the Maryland line as having resigned your Commission, in the Army on the 21 day of April 1781 which precludes your