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applied for it, and the auditors for settling the depreciation were directed to issue one for the sum agreed upon, in the same manner as those for depreciation were issued. This was done and charged in that amount, on a persuasion that the United States would allow it. I have not yet been able to lay my hands upon the Petition to ascertain his claims, or I should not doubt but they would appear fully equal to the sum allowed him.

I now forward sundry recruiting accounts, viz., Capt. Enoch Anderson's, Capt. Peter Jaquette's, Capt. Charles Pope's, Capt. John Shearmouth's, Lieut. Caleb Brown's, and Lieut. Elijah Skillington's. If any of these are included in amounts already forwarded you will not allow them-- if not, you will be pleased to pass them to the credit of the state, and transmit an amount for settlement with the officers, most of whom are indebted to the state.

I am Sir, Your most obedient and humble servt. Eleazer W. Comb

To Joseph Howell junr. Esqr. Commissioner of Army Accounts New York.