of Captain Webb has been delivered to Captain Taylor and that Cap^t. Webb has written to the Secretary of War on the subject— I am also informed that the late Lieutenant Slough died on his way to Lancaster— I will thank you in future not to inclose my letters from the War Office to any other person, but direct them to me at Fort Wilkinson— as some have thereby been delayed and others mis laid— I am much obliged by your Polite attentions to my request, on the subject of my Promotion— I have the honor to be, with much respect your ob^dt Servant Tho^s L M^cCall Enr^d & Paymaster The Hon^ble The Accountant