[Extract of a letter from Nathaniel Cudworth to the Secretary of War Dated Jany 24^th 1797] Extract "Charleston, South Carolina Jany 24^th 1797 I have some time since received a letter from [undecipherable] [undecipherable] Lovell, informing me of the inventory afore- said being taken, & also that the debts of the deceased a- mounted to about [underline: six hundred Dollars]. — I therefore wish, I [strikethrough: shall] should take it a particular favor, you would be pleased to direct, that the effects specified in the inven- tory aforesaid should be disposed of, & the proceeds e- qually divided amongst the Creditors of the deceased, [underline: and also if there was any back pay, and rations due that the amount of the same be appropriated in like manner.] I am, Sir, with sentiments of esteem Your most Ob^dt serv^t" James McHenry Esq^r Secretary War Department (Signed) Nathaniel Cudworth United States