Washington City
Jan 11. 1849
William,
In relation to the case of
William Billings I say, I called at the General
Post Office and examined the matter. I found on
order a record which authorized the supply of 
the East Barnard office by a tri weekly mail from
Barnard, but it was on the condition of it being
satisfactory to the public. I found no fines had
been imposed. In this state of the matter the
Assistant P.M. Gen., having this matter in charge con-
cluded that he would make the order peremptory;
and has sent me a copy of it, herewith inclosed.
It now only remains to procure a certificate
from the Post Master at East Barnard showing
that this service has been performed from the
time it so commenced (stating this time) and
all will be concluded & ended. Such 
certificate must be sent on to the department.
Affectionately
Southgate case is being
attended to
Your father
J. Collamer