[Jr Howell] Philadelphia Jan^y 29^th 1793 I was there for on my return, but am impeded by some business here for I believe, two weeks; tho' I hope soon to have this latter end of next week — the letters enclosed I will thank you either to deliver or throw into the Post office. and any letters from the Southward should they escape me here, I wish you to enclose me. I am D^r Sir with esteem Yr &c Ser^t John Pierce John Pierce Esq^r Contin^l Loan Office Hart[ford] of Connecticut. Feb 7 1783 Sir Three of your Certificates N^o 15,711 & 15,712 for 400 dollars & N^o 15,713 for 700 dollars, dated the 13^th Jan 1784, in favor of M^r John Noyes, are lodged in this Office by M^r Noyes, 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 Noyes, the dates and private Marks corresponding as these Certificates are brought by M^r Noyes himself, and there is not the least appearance of alteration in the Certificates. I conclude your Register must be erron in this instance — as I shall postpone paying the interest till I hear from you, I must request an early Answer. I am Sir &c [undecipherable]