him of 12,000 dollars received for inlisting Men in June 1779, this sum it appears he has accounted for with Michael Connelly payments to his Regiment. The Auditor of the Treasury I am Sir &^c Joseph Howell W.D. Accountants Office June 6^th 1794 Sir Arthur St Clair Esq^r Governor of the Territory North west of the Ohio is charged on my books 9^th April 1793 for Warrant N^o 153 for 1000 dollars being for the incidental and contingent expenses of the Indian department for which he is accountable, this advance was made by direction of the Secretary of War and whether the objects thereof are accomplished or still pending I suppose the Governor and the Secretary will determine — In case you think the sum ripe for settlement at this time, I request you to inform one that I may be enabled to balance my books. Auditor of the Treasury. I am Sir &^c Joseph Howell