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Philadelphia 29 July 1796.
Sir.
I shall be much obliged to you to
inform me how much money you have paid
to Mr Samuel Reed on account of Mr Reeve, and
when it was paid; and to suspend making him
further payments till you hear from me.
With respect I am Sir your
most obt. Servt. James McHenry
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War office
James McHenry
Free
John H. Norton Eqr.
Winchester
Virginia
[torn, illegible] 1796
[torn, illegible] [McHe]nry