[Col. Swan No. 8 Post before 8. not fwd comm J Col. Fort Ellinson Georgia not fwd a letter to Hawking Indian Book Page 2.4 State Genl. 10. nte above] War Department 26^th November 180[0] Sir Under the circumstances mentioned in your letter of the 21^st instant probably the accountant can dispense with the Original vouchers requested by him; Copies however must be furnished as expeditiously as possible and every means afforded him of being satisfied they are correct Copies. As to the expence of this the public must pay it. I am Sir &^c War Department 26^th Novem^t 1800 Sir You are requested by the first safe opportunity that may offer after receipt hereof to forward the enclosed Letter to Col. Hawking I am Sir &^c The Pay Master General is authorised to settle with Captain Campbell Smith the pay and subsistence due to him War Office Nov. 28^th 1800