Office of Army Accounts

New York Nov 26th 1787

Sir

Your letter of the 13th and 15th Nov to Mr Pierce were received this day. Mr Pierce being still in Virginia and his return uncertain I take the liberty to inform you that on the application of Mr Pierce to Oliver Wolcott Esq of Connecticut to call on Mr Phillips for an account of the certificate left him by that Mr Wolcott has obtained a settlement of Mr Phillips and received of him the remaining certificate on hand a return of which is transmitted to this office, so that nothing prevents a settlement of your accounts but the want of vouchers delivered to cap Patton and Major Painter - I wish your attention to procure them that are may (undecipherable)

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enabled to close your accounts - Inclosed you will receive my certificate for the final settlements granted for your services which I presume will enable you to procure the interest and relieve you in some measure from your difficulties. I am Sir yo

Joseph Howell Jr

Mr Joseph King