Letters to Officers of the War Office: Page #1

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[upper left hand corner] Philad.^a January 23. 1784

Sir

Today I received your favour of the 2^nd Instant inclosing one for Colonel Pickering, and another for Captain Paschke__ both are absent, the first is gone to Boston, the latter to Annapolis, yet no time shall be lost in the delivery__ inclosed is a letter from Mr. Forthingham, who is also at Boston, if any communication is necessary on consequence of it, by addressing to me, your letters will get speedily and safely at hand___

Colonel Carrington___ S.H___

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