[Extract of a Letter from Commander in Chief to Secy of War 18^th Decr 1794.] [Lo] Extract of a letter from The Commander in Chief to the Secretary of War dated Dce. 18^th 1792. The Surgeon Gen^ls report and various papers touching his Department " with a copy of two letters which passed " between us, accompanying this Despatch "I request without delay your decision " as to his compensation. If the full " and active Execution of duty furnishes " a title to liberal reward, Dr [undecipherable: probable reading Wiceferd] " must be generously compensated. The President was pleased to [strikethrough: direct] the appointment, and well knows the professional abilities of the Gentleman. "I have ordered an advance of five hundred dollars to be made to this officer, and wait your reply for final settlement. True Copy G D Taylor Aide Camp.