Petersburg 13^th Decem^r 1793 Sir/ I have received your favour of the 3 instant — The money put into my hands by General Tracy, Viz: four hundred and fifty seven dollars, was by your order paid to Lieu^t Tinsley, his receipt for that sum was sent you by last post; it appears that that money was intended for Pay of the Garrison of Fort Franklin only, for the month of February 1793, tho'perhaps part of it could have come into Captain Crawford's hands. Captain Crawford was certainly greatly fitted by M^r Temples advancing money on his drafts. I believe M^r Temple's principle view in that Business was to assist a Friend in need — I hope therefore that no information on this transaction may prevent the drafts from being paid as soon as Captain Crawford returns the rolls for the whole Year shall be made out. I am Sir Your Obedient Humble Serv^t James Gerry Joseph Howell Esq^r Accountant war dep^t Philadelphia