John Barker at Bubnell to John Longsdon Puzzled by contents of paymaster's letter. Thinks demand for £8.15s which John said was due to him before he left England should be demanded at War Office and of Mr Greenwood who is General Agent for Army. An ex-Officer has volunteered to help and Barker will accept if John and his brother did not succeed. John spent more than £200 after he left College besides his pay - thinks some vestiges of it should be returned to them. If John is not in England hopes his brother William will let writer know results of any application to Offices in London. Wishes John prosperous journey. Children all from home. 2 Sep 1812