Dear Sir:

Some few days past I received from the Continental Treasurer 100,000 Dollars for the public, one-sixth of which I intended lodging in each Treasurer's office; but, by the time I passed my receipt for the money, many claimants applied, and, to save trouble, I have taken up their warrants, two of which were from Mr. Craike, amounting to £67,800, which I shall reserve for you, as it will save you the trouble of coming or sending in for the money. You will be pleased to send me a receipt for the £67,800 by any safe hand, when I will send you the warrants.