of this here, for which, it is stated that no ap- propriation has been made by the [undecipherable: probable reading: States] — I have therefore the honor to enclose duplicates of the letter and estimates for your consideration, and also a duplicate of an Estimate of pay due to certain [undecipherable: probable reading: Scouts] and [undecipherable: probable reading: Spies] said to be called into service under the Authority of the President, for which the Agent requests to be furnished with funds to discharge his claims. The Secretary of War From Sir &c Joseph Howell W.D. Accountants Office December 9^th 1794 Sir I herewith transmit duplicate of my letter to you dated the 4^th Instant. Lieut Ferd^k [undecipherable: probable reading: Dashko] From Sir &c First [undecipherable] — Charleston Joseph Howell Via Augusta. W.D. Accountants Office December 9^th 1794 Sir The Treasurer will remit you six thousand dollars to be transmitted to George Fleming at West Point being on Account of the incidental expenses of the Ordnance Department