I have the honour to reply to your letter of the 6th. of November. Levi Pearce has never done duty in my company. When I arrived at Fort Jay in June last, I saw him there, and was told that he had deserted from Capt. Miller of the infantry. I left him there, when I was ordered to march hither. He was then attached to Capt. Read’s company of the second artillery regiment.

With perfect respect, I am Sir, Your most obedient servant