[320] Certificates & vouchers pointed out by the remarks, copy of which is [unclear] to you — Sam W^o W. J. Copy of the amount of difference filed with this abstract [flourish] Hon.^ble M^r Francis Esq^r Accountants Office, Philad.^a December 9^th 1800 Sir I have received your letter of the 3^d Inst. on the subject of the accounts of the late Savages heirs rem. The heavy overrunts by the late destruction of the War Office, has unavoidably impeded the settlement of these and I can only inform you that they shall be adjusted as soon as circumstances will permit, and being persuaded of your patience on the occasion, I shall take much pleasure in communicating the result to you as early as possible — Sam W^o W. J. M.^r Will.^m Chancellor December 9^th 1800 Philad.^a Sir I have received your letter of the 1^st Inst. and in reply have to inform you that the heavy overrunts by the late destruction of the War Office by fire, has impeded the settlement of your accounts. You may however rest assured that they shall be adjusted as early as circumstances will permit, & I be saved in a little time to be able to inform you of the result — Sam W^o W. J.