War Department [undecipherable] [16-4] Sir, Capt. James V. Ball, of the Light Dragoons has been ordered from Tennessee to Harper's Ferry; he received at the former place One Hundred Dollars on account of the expences of himself and the Dragoons with him on the Journey: it appears that he has expended about Eighty Dollars besides that sum, and is anxious to have it advanced on his responsibility in Settlement with the Regimental Pay master. You will be pleased to make him that advance holding him accountable therefor. I am, Sir Your most obed. Sam. Dexter The Paymaster General. — War Department, 3 July 1800 Sir, Capt. James V. Ball, of the Light Dragoons has been ordered from Tennessee to Harper's Ferry; he received at the former place One Hundred Dollars on account of the expences of himself and the Dragoons with him on the Journey: it appears that he has expended about Eighty Dollars besides that sum, and is anxious to have it advanced on his responsibility in Settlement with the Regimental Paymaster. You will be pleased to make him that advance, holding him accountable therefor. I am, Sir Your most obed. Sam. Dexter The Paymaster General.