Annapolis 12 Nov^r 1800 Dear Sir Having occasion to make out a list of soldiers who are entitled to a bounty of land due from this State, and not being possessed of a list of the Maryland Artillery men who recu'd Final Settlements, I have to request that you will please to furnish me with the names, the time paid for, & sums received in certificates of M^r John While by the men of the Artillery companies belonging to the State of Maryland As I expect to be called upon for a return immediately, I request you will please to forward the above as soon as possible — with great regard I am Sir &c. C. Richmond Aud Gen^l S. Maryland Joseph Howell esq^r.