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examination & passing them to the debit of the several different heads of expenditure to which they belong. I would therefore recommend for the sake of system & uniformity of principle that you withdraw them from this office, and to retain them for the purpose of sealing them with the Purveyor. I am &c W.S.

Lieut. William L. Cooper Accountant's Office Fort Mifflin April 15th 1800

Sir

    You stand charged on the Books of this Office

with the sum of Two hundred eighty eight dollars & 54/100, [illegible] statement annexed advising principally from the Pay of the Detachd. at Fort Mifflin for June 1799, a receipt roll for which has not been rendered to this office by you. I request you will as early as convenient forward one, in order that your account may be credited for the amount paid, & the balance remaining in your hands you will please refund to the Treasurer of the United States, to close your account. In expectation of your early compliance with this request, I am &c. W. S.