New York July 6^th 1794 Sir Whenever it is ascertain'd whether I am to be allowed Cap^ts pay from the time I was promoted in General Orders or not — I will thank you to have my acco^t closed as speedy as possible — if any Vouchers are necessary for any charges I have made if you will be good enough to inform me I will send them on — I have wrote to M^r Bitterton to act in the Busines for me and to receive any Bal^ce that may be due me — Sir y^r most Obed^t Ser^t — J_oTillinghast Joseph Howell Esq^r [address leaf: July 6^th [17]94 / From / John Tillinghurst / Cap^t 2^d Sub-Legion / Joseph Howell Esq^r / Accountant to / War Department / Philadelphia]