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[undecipherable] I have the Honor to disclose testimonials from Gen<sup>l</sup> Morgan & bal Parker in favor of Mr. Rob<sup>t</sup> Bell & from Gen. Forrest in favor of Mr. [undecipherable]aray Harwood, who are recommended by those same Gentlemen Lieutenants in the Military Corps, having deceased in that capacity in the late auxiliary army. [undecipherable] I am the [undecipherable] Servant  Janiel  Steirsan
 
[undecipherable] I have the Honor to disclose testimonials from Gen<sup>l</sup> Morgan & bal Parker in favor of Mr. Rob<sup>t</sup> Bell & from Gen. Forrest in favor of Mr. [undecipherable]aray Harwood, who are recommended by those same Gentlemen Lieutenants in the Military Corps, having deceased in that capacity in the late auxiliary army. [undecipherable] I am the [undecipherable] Servant  Janiel  Steirsan
  
Cety at washington 18<sup>th</sup>.Oct 1800
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City of washington 18<sup>th</sup>.Oct 1800
  
 
The Honorable
 
The Honorable
 
Sam<sup>l</sup> Dexter
 
Sam<sup>l</sup> Dexter
 
Secy of War
 
Secy of War