[undecipherable] [seal] [undecipherable marginalia along left edge] [undecipherable] Gentlemen, Under the Act which provided for the Refugees from Nova Scotia, an Application was made in behalf of a Mrs Bogert, formerly the Widow of a Col. Tusker— Her claim is among those undecided. As I am informed that the Claimant is in great need & supported altogether by charity, I would take any reasonable trouble, to Assist her— It does not appear precisely what deficiency or irregularity was found in her case, which might have occasioned the suspension— It is therefore solicited that a revision of her papers may take place, so far that infor=mation may be received, whether she fails in bringing herself within the Act, and if so in what respect, or whether the doubt is only on the quantum, to which she may be entitled— I am persuaded that an Application of this sort needs no Apology— The Hon^ble Mess^rs I am Gentlemen very Wolcott respectfully, yours &c Dexter & West— Dec. 9. 1800— John Bird