Debtors Apartment, Feb^y 5, 1800. Sir, Previous to my leaving Trenton last fall, I delivered to you, all the papers relative to the claim of M^r. Bytchling, Indian Interpreter — labelled "M^r. Bytchlim's Papers". Including [interlined: an] Order from said Bytchlim to M^r. Foster, and his order to me, with a subsequent one to pay the amount when received, to Mess^rs. Meeker and C^o — They have called on me (with M^r. Claiborne of Tennessee) informing, that the amount can be paid: You will please therefore to cause the same to be paid to Mess^rs. Meeker and C^o or their order, agreeably to the tenor of said Papers. I am Sir, with great respect, Your Obedient Servant Samuel Lewis Jun^r. [Address:] James M^cHenry Esq^r Secy of War