[Col^o] John Pierce, N. Y. Dear Sir Major Bilmayer handed me last eve- ning your favour of the 30^th ult^o. I have engaged Anderson with to take your effects and money to New York. She is the earliest vessel, we know of, bound thither, She is now detained by the ferm. He is endeavouring to get her off, and if he succeeds he will go down to the Point on Monday. Otherwise it may be Someday. This delay is inevitable — I am with great regard dear Sir. Your most h^bl Serv^t. Tim Pickering 24^th