Books to be Purchased for Mrs. Nevill and Mrs. Craig, Etc.: Page #2 Original title: zpu/ZPU23002.jpg Protection: Open to all Expiration: Never Status: Approved Mark this revision as complete Cancel Books to be Purchased for Mrs. Nevill and Mrs. Craig, Etc.: Page #2 Go full screenExit full screen Layout Reset Pittsburg 28 .<sup>th</sup> July 1798 Sir, Shortly after the departure of the Quarter Master General several bills drawn on him by Captain William H. Harrison A. Q. M. at Fort Washington were presented to me for acceptance and which to prevent Embarassments to the Drawer or Reflections on the Quarter Master Department I have taken up, and of which I have advised the Quarter Master General and have drawn on you for their Amount, viz. Yesterday in favor of Oliver Ormbsby four Bills - A. B. C. D. of 500 dollars each and one E. of 300. dollars, total two thousand three hundred dollars at ten days sight and this Day in favor of Samuel Meeker for Six hundred dollars in two bills, viz. one of 500. and one of 100. dollars both payable at ten days after sight - These bills be pleased to pay when due and charge to the Quarter Master General You will no doubt think it extraordinary to see five drafts of same date &sight in favor of same person; But that is explained by informing you that the Inspector of the Revenue, Gen. John Nevill, has not yet been furnished with stamped paper for bills of larger sum than five hundred dollars. Mrs. Nevile and Mrs. Craig have made out a Catalogue of Books which they wish to add to their collection and which they have desired me to beg of you or Mr. Harris to procure for