Pittsburg May 16. 1787 Sir I was favoured last week with a Letter from Col. Joseph Harmar, in which is stated a Large Account against me, taken from the Publick Books, the Information Greatly Surprises me, as having no Idea of any such account existing. In Order to have it Speedily Settled and closed I have taken the Liberty of Putting under Cover to you an answer with such Information that will I hope enable him fully to Settle the same — while He thank you to deliver to him, and excuse the Freedom of Sir — Yours &c John Denn Doyle — Hugh Bayard Pittsburg May 16. 1787 Dear Sir I Received your Favors by last Schuyler Dated New York Feb 1789. 1789 the Contents of which Greatly Surprises me because I have no Idea that such a Large sum Coud possibly stand against me this time of day, I am happy however that I write to you, and that you have favoured me with the account as it now Stands, which may prevent a great deal of trouble in future, — When I was Ordered to the Westward