[The Paymaster General P^d letter] The Paymaster General is authorised to settle the Account of Cap^t. Ball of the Cavalry, for Pay & Subsistance, untill the end of the Current Year. — War Office Nov^r 14. 1800 --- War Department 16^th Nov^r 1800. [Brig. Gen^l. Wilkinson " II .1] Sir Your letter of the 7^th instant Covering a letter from Lieutenant Stewart of the 2^d Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers asking leave to resign, which you recommend may be granted, also Copies of letters from Cap^tn. Ricard of the 3^d and Cap^tn. Gibson & Taylor of the 4^th Regiment of Infantry requesting leave to resign, and Copy of Garrison Orders of 6^th Oct^r 1800 of Cap^t. Edward Miller of the 2^d Regiment of Infantry relinquishing his Command has with the enclosures been laid before the President of the United States, who is pleased to signify his acceptance of the respective Resignations. I am Sir with Consideration & --- [The Pay Master General] War Department 15^th Nov^r. 1800 [Anteater] Sir I answer to your letter relative to Col. Tobias Lear's account that I am of opinion, that his pay ought to be allowed after the Death of the Commander in Chief, for as long a time as was necessary for the Completion of the business mentioned in your letter.