War Office, March 27, 1798. Sir I have your letter of this date. As all Officers on furlough will be soon required to join their Regiments or Corps, it will be advisable that you should repair to Pittsburg without delay, should your private affairs absolutely require your presence. Having settled your business you will join your Company which is in Georgia, and consider this permission to expire on the first of May ensuing. I am Sir, Your Ob^t Servant James M^cHenry Lieu^t Samuel Vance. [From Cap^t Vance requesting a furlough — duration of furlough 92] [Sec^y War Dec^r 27, 1798] [S. Vance to apply to Commanding Officer]