knowledge, which makes the claim good this far. But I have had information that payment was made M^r. Allison for these services, which if so, there is a propriety in making it appear, and will I Think from the files of the War Office be determined; because if payment was made to any Agent his receipt must be lodged for the amount. M^r. Dindron informed me that he lodged his Muster Rolls with M^r. Allison at Philadelphia; Some of the Members from this State to Congress if I am not greatly mistaken told me they saw M^r. Allisons Receipt for the Money, if these facts further enquiry shall be made. The next item