[Jany 14. 1791 from the Sect of War appointing John Tharp Superintend. of Artificers to the Western Army with the Salary of 18 dols p mo— Mss. No. 94] War Department Jan: 14^th 1791 Sir, The bearer John Tharp being appointed by me a Superintendant of artificers to be employed on the western frontiers under the command of Brigadier General Harmar. I inclose you my Warrant in his favor for fifty four Dollars being on account for three months pay at the rate of eighteen Dollars ꝑ month You will be so kind as to take notice hereof, So that henceforths the payment may be mdd. by you. I am Sir your most obedient Servant Knox [undecipherable: probable reading Juy g Miller] [that pay commences the 1 Jany 1791. as ꝑ Warrant to the [undecipherable] Tharp from the Secy of War. [undecipherable signature]] Joseph Howell Esq^r