Captⁿ Tho.^s Pastern May the 6^th 1800 Fort Massac Herewith I transmit you a copy of your Acct. Curr.^t as stated in this Office for your government by which there appears a balance in favor of the U.S. of one thousand six hundred & ninety four dollars & ^{2[undecipherable]}/100; Should you have any documents in your possession which will do away any part of the aforesaid sum, you will please to forward the same immediately in order that your Acct^s may be finally closed on the Books of this Office Sam &c. [signature]