Notes for Copy of Bill of Exchange: Page #1

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Copy of a bill Exchange drawn by Cole B. Hawkins in my favor at ten day sight on his honour the Secretary of War which was delivered to me by Mr. Wm. Hill the 6th May 1800. dated 1st April 1800 for Dollars 1636.50

Creek agency 1st of April 1800 Exchange for 1636.50 Dollars At ten days sight of this my first of exchange te second of the sam tenor and date not found, pay to Edward Wright US. factor or his order. One thousand Six hundrend and thirty Six Dollars 50 Cents for the war of this Department as per advice of 1636.50 Dollers Six, your obedient Servant Benjamin Hawkins P. J. to for I. a for of his

The Honorable James McHenry Secretary of War

at the time Inclosed the above bill Inclosed second bill of this same tenor and date Inclosed the first of the above will to Inclosed Harry Kuher of Military term at Phila this 26th May 1800 & sent it by Post in land to him it came to his house the Secretary of War by Post on Tuesday the 27th May 1800