I have just received your letter of the twenty second, and am sorry that I can not comply with your wishes.

It is not contemplated, as I know of, to appoint Division Pay Masters. A Deputy Pay Master General has already been appointed to reside in my district. I know not whether one has been appointed for the district commanded by General Pinckney.

I should not however think it delicate to recommend any person for that post.

Assuring you of my disposition to serve you I am with considn yr. obt. srt.