[Page number: 198] you on the 24 Feb^y, you will observe also that further remarks have been made on the voucher — Sam H. [W? S?] Remarks on the voucher referred to, in the inclosing [letter —] The within claim of [E.] Ruddell amounting to $ 4.67 — in addition to the 10 [cents], which has been allowed him for rations to which the within Whiskey & Vinegar belongs is inadmissible, because they were issued at a time, when no new contract existed, his first having expired on the 31 Dec^t 1793, and until a new contract was effected Mr Ruddell was considered as acting under the terms of the old contract, unless he could prove from [Col?] Carrington (who footed the contract) a reciprocal [affirmation] that it was understood between them that he should receive the within in addition to the 10 [cents] allowed for every ration, [required] under the former agreement, of the propriety of this ration Mr A was informed by letter of the 24 February and as he has not produced it, it is presumed [Col?] Carrington was of the Accountant's opinion, it is therefore rejected — Accountants Office [July?] — 1800 M^r Miller [Chanceller?] Accountants Office Philad^a July 17, 1800 Sir I have received your letter of the 17 [Inst?] with the accounts & vouchers accompanying the same, which will be placed under examination & you will be informed of the result — Sam H. [NL?]