[320] [undecipherable] April 11, 1790 Sir, I am [undecipherable] to you for yours of 13 Ult. [undecipherable] Elstock Money in the hands of Thomas Commander. [?] effect which you desired me to get into my [undecipherable: Possession]. This business at present appears to have a very discouraging complexion as I cannot obtain any satisfactory Information of the Man, after finding out his [undecipherable: Mistress], she told me a mysterious tale of his being at a great distance from this place but had no confidence [undecipherable] however she said she expected he would shortly be in Town I shall be on the watch for him and do every thing in my power for Recovery of the Money — yours &c John Pierre Coste John Neville Office of Illinois accounts January 2 — 1793 Gentlemen The Commissioners have been honored by your letter of the 6^th ult. and we take the Liberty to assure your Honorable Committee that the principles strictly established by us were determined on a full view of the subject & from the purest intentions — that we have endeavoured to discharge our duty faithfully without fear favor, affection, partiality or hope of Reward from either of the Parties, — and that while they