New Jail Jan^ry 3. 1784 Sir I some time past wrote you a few lines acquainting you of my being a Soldier in y^e 1^st Pennsylvania Reg^t. to me there is due near three Years pay. I am confind for the sum of Twenty eight pounds. the man is now satisfed if you secure him in twenty two pounds ten shillings which I request of you to do. and upon settlement shall make you a Genteel Compensation for the same. as it will be the means of inlibge-ing Sir Your most Obd^t hum^l Serv^t Patrick Fowler [pa]