Tobias Lear 1762 1816 Private and military secretary to George Washington also ransomed prisoners held by the pasha of Tripoli Als 2pp. 8vo War Department Washington Sep. 23 1816 to Lt N. Baden concerning a statements of account Before your accounts now in the office can be acted on I must await an answer from Capt Rees With separate franked transmittal cover One chip in left margin and tiny spindle hole affect nothing Two pieces.