[Copy of a letter from the Sec'y of War to Doct Gillespie on subject Doct Scotts account] War department July 22. 1799. Sir, I herein enclose you an account exhibited by D^r Hugh Scott for medicines furnished to the Troops of the United States. I request that you will be pleased to examine the same and inform me in writing whether the whole or what amount ought to be paid — You will bear in mind that until the eighth day of December last D^r Scott was employed to attend the sick at Pittsburgh and received therefor the pay and emoluments of a Surgeon's Mate viz. thirty dollars p^r Month two Rations p^r day and six dollars for forage — I am Sir with respect Your obed^t servant James McHenry D^r George Gillaspey