[1599] To Howell Philadelphia June 29^th 1784 I was there for on my return, but am impeded by some business here for I believe, two weeks, tho' I have seen to learn that the latter end of next week. the letters enclosed I will thank you either to deliver or throw into the post office. and any for me from the Southward should they escape me here, I wish you to enclose me. I am D'r Sir with esteem W^r M^r Ser^t John Pierce John Pierce Esq. Continen: Loan Office State of Connecticut Feb 7 1788 Sir Three of your Certificates N^o 15,711 N^o 15,712 for 476 dollars, & N^o 15,713 for 700 dollars, dated the 19^th Jan 1784, in favor of M^r John Hayes, are lodged on this Office by M^r Hayes, to draw the Interest — on comparing them with the Copy of your register I find N^o 15,711 & 15,712 for 820 dollars & N^o 15,713 for 825 dollars in favor of John Hayes, the dates and private Marks corresponding as these Certificates are brought by M^r Hayes himself, and there is not the least appearance of alteration in the Certificates, I conclude your Register must be erroneous in this instance — as I shall postpone paying the interest till I hear from you, I must request an early Answer. I am Sir Y^r M^t Ob^t Ser^t [undecipherable]