[from Capt. Dayton] [seal] Friday Oct. 24^th 88 Sir, M^rs Dickinson the widow of a man who was formerly a Captain in the New Jersey line has applied to me to aid and advise her in the settlement of his military acc^t— I have referred her to you under a confidence of with an assurance that you will facilitate such settlement as far as is in your power consistently with your duty. In favor of her demand I do not hesitate to say from my own recollection that Capt. Dickinson was employed to purchase arms for the soldiery, & that I have reason to think they were converted to public use. As the death of the principal puts it out of the power of the widow & the heirs to be as accurate in their vouchers or their proofs as otherwise would be necessary, you will doubtless consider their situation & make every proper allowance. I am Sir Your hum. Serv^t Jona. Dayton