Pierce notifies Congress of the impending completion of his work: Page #2

Transcription

NYork October 2627 []

Sir [] of the next month, I []the lineal settlements of my department as Commissioner may be closed--there will then remain, to be taken up completed by me the [] papers [ ] entries and statements of my whole transactions; the calling to accounts [] numerous set of people contractors who have monies charged against them, [] to receive and adjust the extra claims of those persons who have not been compensated[?] [] in the general system of settlements ___after these objects are finally accomplished I humbly? [] that my services will not longer be wanted ___ that this object may be hastened ^ as far as possible I leave [][] the honor to soon address your excellency, and take the liberty to propose as ameasure very necessary for this purpose, that a period be fixed after which no claims for exercises performed by the Army can be admitted

his excellency the President of Congress