Nov. 30, 1786 To Jno. Nicholson Esq. Copied 2 New York, Novem 30, 1786 Dear Sir The enclosed Letter to Colonel Wood, W. [blacked out undecipherable words] convance as soon as possible I beg to remind you of your promise of forwarding the charges against Col. Becker Major [undecipherable last name][pen marks, may denote etc. etc] – they are greatly wanted consequently much wished for by your Ob. Serv. Joseph Howell Jr

Jonathan Nicholson, Esq.