Pittsburg 28 .th July 1798
Sir,
Shortly after the departure of the Quarter Master General
several bills drawn on him by Captain William H. Harrison
A. Q. M. at Fort Washington were presented to me for acceptance
and which to prevent Embarassments to the Drawer or Reflections on
the Quarter Master Department I have taken up, and of which
I have advised the Quarter Master General and have drawn on
you for their Amount, viz. Yesterday in favor of Oliver Ormbsby
four Bills - A. B. C. D. of 500 dollars each and one E. of
300. dollars, total two thousand three hundred dollars at ten
days sight and this Day in favor of Samuel Meeker for
Six hundred dollars in two bills, viz. one of 500. and one of
100. dollars both payable at ten days after sight - These bills be
pleased to pay when due and charge to the Quarter Master General
You will no doubt think it extraordinary to see five drafts of
same date &sight in favor of same person; But that is explained
by informing you that the Inspector of the Revenue, Gen. John
Nevill, has not yet been furnished with stamped paper for bills of
larger sum than five hundred dollars.
Mrs. Nevile and Mrs. Craig have made out a Catalogue
of Books which they wish to add to their collection and which they
have desired me to beg of you or Mr. Harris to procure for