Joseph Howell Esq^r Philadelphia Feb^y 20^th 179[undecipherable] Sir I received yours the 4^th Inst. and am very sorry to see that they Accounts cannot be closed, I for what reason I cannot tell. — I have spoke to Col. Willet he told me that all the Charges against him were just and that it was impossible to have taken receipts as the Officers would meet with the Col on their March & ask for Money. This he will testify. Sir, if it is in your power to hurry on the affair, I shall always be thankful I am Sir J.N. De Haas