Col^l M^cHeath City Point near Richmonda (Virginia) — Accountants Office February 27 1800. Sir Col^e: Sevens Powell, of Congress has presented to me the within papers relative to the claim of Col^e Lane for retained rations due him on the Western Expedition. On references to the accounts of the Virginia Militia on that expedition I discover that an account for rations of Col^e: Lane, was forwarded by you to this Office by letter under dates of the 2 Dec^r. 1799, with sundry explanations thereto, and that the account with sundry other papers was returned to you previous to your leaving this City. As Col^e: Lane's case appears a peculiar one, and of which you seem fully informed, I return you the papers inclosed, that with those in your possession you may be enabled to adjust the claim, and pay the balance to Col^e: Lane, which you may find on investigation to be due him requiring his deposition as to the number of Rations drawn & the balance due. I have informed Col^e: Powell to this effect who will no doubt communicates the same to Col^e: Lane for the purpose of making application to you — I am &^c. W.S.