In this unsigned memorandum, the author addresses pay issues regarding Lt. Col. Francis Murray. Murray was a prisoner and was released and has made claims based on the Resolve of January 1781.
Howell submits a claim by Lt. Col. Mentges that should be honored based on past precedents, despite the recent repeal of the resolution that legalized such claims.
Hay requests that Howell settle all accounts for the Pennsylvania line as he, Hay, will be leaving the army to become a private citizen and wishes to have his accounts in order before his departure.
Requests that Howell examine Capt. James Waugh's account to see if he has been charged with the $480 he received. Requests that Howell send him a certificate for this amount since the Comptroller General has stopped that sum in the belief that Waugh was not charged.
In this unsigned letter, the author advises Bickner that the officers of the Pennsylvania line should present their charges immediately to Joseph Howell or forego any possibility of receiving credit for their service because the accounts are currently being closed.
Informs Broadhead that he, Broadhead, is mistaken regarding Capt. Patterson receiving certificates intended for Broadhead. In fact, Broadhead owes the U.S. so that amount was deducted from the certificate before it was sent with Capt. Patterson.
Informs Nicholson that Captain Charles McHenry owes the United States 185 dollars, the amount which should be deducted from McHenry's account before his certificate is issued.
