[from Geo Fleming [undecipherable: Frag?] Dec. 21 April?] [rec^d 21 Apr^l 1795] Joseph Howell Esq^re [seal] Philadelphia West Point, April 9^th 1795. Sir, Your favor of the 23 ultimo I have received, with the four thousand dollars, receipted to Col^l Fish for subsistency. I got this money brought here without any expence to the Public — such opportunities seldom happen. The hurry of business in your department occasionally receiving the money so long after I requested to have it sent, that it will considerably thin of what I am indebted to persons for the Public. I have mentioned to the honorable the Secretary of War, that M^r Joseph Howell, who is now setting out for your city, would present a good opportunity to send to me two thousand two hundred of 74 dollars 3/4 cents — the amount of an estimate passed to Col^l Pickering for the repairs of the barracks & storehouses here. I am now paying out the money I received from Col^l Fish — very shortly I will send you a package of vouchers. As I have received from the Public and paid out for them considerable money, I would be happy to have a settlement of accounts as soon as you can make it convenient. I am, with great respect, Sir, Your most obedient Humble servant, Geo Fleming Joseph Howell Esquire —