The Secretary at War inclosed me a Copy (this instant) of your letter of the 16th. Instant in answer to which I beg leave to inform you that on the 1st. of this Month I forwarded to Capt. Thomas Beatty in Notes Three thousand Dollars for the use of the Quarter Masters Department. the whole sum received by him from me is 4088 56/100 Dollars, this money has certainly got to hand some time ago, so that his wants are no doubt supplyed. I hope to hear from him in a day or two and will of course be advised respecting his future wants which Shall be promptly attended to by Sir, Your Most Obt. Hble sert.