West Point March 31st 1789 Sir I have received your letter of 25th Instant by Mr. Ingills, and shall Comply with them as soon as possible – I now forward by the Bearer Mr. Ketchum, the Returns of Ordnan and Quarter Masters Stores for the month of March 1789– I have [undecipherable word followed by undecipherable word crossed out] upon you, an order in favour of Mr. Timithy Ketchum, for the Sum of two hundred and forty dollars, being the Amount of my pay for Six Months from July [undecipherable number] to Decemr 31, 1787 Inclusive – agreeable to your letter of 25 Instant. I am Sir [symbol for etc.] The Honorable Maj General Knox Secretary at War