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