I have the honor to request that you cause a warrant to be issued in favor of Michael Nourse, the holder of the enclosed bill of William Lewis, lately charged with Dispatches from this Department to France; the said bill being dated the 11, May last, for Nine hundred & fifty six dollars & 97 Cents; payable out of the appropriations for foreign intercourse. The said Lewis to be charged accordingly on the Books of the Treasury. I am &c.