[829] having informed Lieut Hutchins of the words of the Law, and those of the Secy of War on his accounting instructions, and he persisting in his demand he was referred to the Secretary of War whose decision to the matter would be received as Authority for admitting the claim — This was received by his Settlement with the most apparent satisfaction, what has since past the gentleman in such a passion it is not for me to enquire or to notice. This Statement being made for the information of the Secy of War — I am Sir & The Secretary Joseph Howell of War — --- W.D. Accountants Office October 16^th 1794 Sir I enclose an account of Ensign Daniel Foro for his pay from 16^th June to 20^th of September 94 inclusive, amounting to Seventy dollars which you will please to discharge & transmit as your voucher — Ensign Foro is on his I am Sir & march with the Army — Joseph Howell Major Isaac Craig Pittsburgh