getting nothing that I really have got no more to spend and Mr. Peirce told me I shall get none when these matters are settled — But I must stop, or you will think by my present & former Letters that I never know when to stop when I begin to write — I am with much Respect &c Cap^t Powell Joseph King - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - New York Decem^r 27^th 1787 Dear Sir Your several letters were duly received and should have been answered sooner if an opportunity had offered, I do not think myself justifiable in Stating your account against the Estate of General DeHaas in my official capacity untill such time as I know the sum which may be derred you in Consequence of your prosecuting the Estate.