Philad^a 19^th Oct^r 1796 Sir Major [undecipherable: Luiz] is growing extremely uneasy at not hear[ing what steps have been] taken to compensate him for his extra Services [at the Posts on the] upper Waters of the [Ohio]. A Statement you will please to recollect w[as made] by Colonel Pickering of his allowance He thought equit[able] and submitted to you — A copy of which I [have] in my possession — The Amount as there Stated I am authorised to receive in full Compensation should you think proper to agree to the Statement — I hope you will find it convenient to determine on his claim shortly, as my attention is called to it by every Post. and I know his Situation and Services [undecipherable] an early attention to his claim, and will warrants the allowance contemplated by the former Secretary. — With respect and Esteem. I am Sir Your most Obed^t Servant [Honorable Sec^r of War] Samuel Hodgdon [endorsement: Samuel Hodgdon — being compensation for a [undecipherable] — rec'd Oct. 19[undecipherable]]