New York 4^th May 1790 Sir There is a bill before the Senate, which makes it proper for us to know what compensation, was owed to a Col. Ely of the 2^d Regiment of the Connecticut Line, particularly how long he received pay or any other emoluments, as a Col. of the Continental Army; please to furnish me, with all the information in your power on this Subject; and you will much oblige Sir your most Obed.^t Henry Ubblesdark W^m Maclay P.S. I will call at your office tomorrow Mr Howel [cover: from W^m Maclay / 4^th May 1790 / Rec^d June 22 / [undecipherable]] [address: Joseph Howell Esq.^r / Commissioner of / Army Accounts / New York]