[Vol. 10, No. 34, 34.] Sir Accountants Office April 25. 1798. In answer to the questions asked me the other day I informed you that I had understood from Col^o Mentges that Major Tousard had two Teams employed at Fort Mifflin and that only one person as a driver was to attend both Teams, and that Col^o Mentges was in the habit of paying on the order of Major Tousards you the hire of these teams as if each had a driver; on further enquiry of Col^o Mentges he tells me that Major Tousard has now got employed of his own property five Horses with Carts, yokes of Oxen and that he continues to employ but one driver to two teams, and that the voucher to make the payment for the labour of the teams is the certificate of the Major — Col^o Mentges also says that he was aware of the impropriety of it, and has frequently mentioned it to the Secretary of War. It may not be considered my business to make this representation to you; but have considered myself led to it by the questions asked of me, & a duty I owe to my Country. I am, with respect, Sir Your Mo^t Obed^t Serv^t [signature] The Secretary of the Treasury