Pittsburgh 27^th Nov. 1794 Sir as it is probable that I Shall continue in this vicinity during this Winter and the trouble of forwarding my accounts to your office would be considerable. Prehaps it might be a regular for one to Settle my recruiting accounts with Maj.^r Craige acting Paymaster at this place could it be done in this way it would be a convenience to me — I have made most of the payments to the recruits which I marched from Trenton Some few I left on the road Sich have not joined me yet as soon as I can get the receipts will forward the receipts of the whole to you — I wish your directions respecting my recruiting accounts — I am Sir your most ob^t Serv^t Cornelius Lyman Cap^t 2 Sub Legion Joseph Howell Esq^r accountant to the War Department [351] [1.5 ε] [1.5 ε] [1.5 ω] Joseph Howell Esq^r accountant to the War Department Philadelphia [November 27, 1794] [Cornelius [undecipherable]]