[On public Service] [PITTSG PA / JAN — circular postmark] Wilkinson Lieu^t John Wallington 23 4^th U.S. Rg^t. Inf^ry. Fort Nash[ville] via Nashville, Cumberland — Read — [Right margin, rotated: undecipherable] Fort Fayette 2^d Jan^y 1801 It always gives me satisfaction to [strikethrough: render] afford any Indulgence to a meritorious officer compatible with the discharge of his Duty. Your application for a Furlough must come through your Colonel. I am Sir with consideration & respect Your Mo: ob^{d t}— [P.S., left margin:] am obliged by your good wishes, I shall reciprocate them so long as you continue the good offices I knew you — [undecipherable] James Wilkinson Lieu^t John Wallington 4^th Rg^t Inf^ry Fort Nash— via Nashville Cumberland—