October 25, 1791 to Capt. Rob. Fenner

       2 NC

typed at bottom CCS12 Pay Office Philad octo 25th 1791

Sir

   I have received your letter of the 24th Ult

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laid the same before the Comptroller of the U States for

his opinion thereon enclosed you will receive a Copy of his Letter to me on the subject alluded to _ from the opinion of Mr. Wolcott that a compensation should be allowed you I conceive it would be best for you to prepare & arrangeyour accounts & vouchersin order previous to coming here for settlement Strike-through text to prevent any delay in the settlement of your account I mention this as I expect they will be examined by the Auditor of the Treasury whose Clerks are generally very much engaged.

                                 I am etc
                                     JHowell

Capt. Robert Fenner Halifax, No. Carolina typed number at very bottom CCS12