Office of Army Accounts New York Nov. 18. 1782 Dear Sir Your letter of the 7 Inst. with its enclosure is duly received — If you had not jogged my memory relative to William Codet's claim I should have forgot that the enclosed certificate from M^r Van Ransalœr had ever been in my possession, this certificate will inform you that M^r Codet's memory is treacherous, that his pay &c. has long since been disposed of — there are several Vessels in this port for London one of which, the Ship Brothers, Cap. John Craigie will sail in a few days and by them your letters will be conveyed — if you wish to write by the