[163] the Virginia line was completed — as soon as it is, it shall be laid before Congress, and then expect them thereafter to settle with the whole line at once, for which reason no individual settlement can at present take place Joseph Howell M^r Jos^d Smith Pay Office Norfolk, January 5, 1786 Dear Sir, In the return of Subsistance Officers transmitted you, I find on examination that there is no Capt William Luce late of the 8^th Regiment — This Office has received the nominal pay with those of the regiment — Capt Luce has settled his accounts with the United States, as appears on records in this Office — I will thank you for a copy of Capt W^m [undecipherable] Jr of dependents an order left by you, he has an account still open with the United States which cannot be closed without your assistance Joseph Howell John Nicholson Esq^r Pay Office Norfolk January 5, 1786 This may certify that Captain William Luce of the late 8^th Regiment, is returned in the rolls of the regiment, as a Supernumerary Officer, retiring from service 1^st July 1778 — It further appears on record in this Office that Capt Luce has settled his accounts with the U. States Joseph Howell Jun^r To all Concerned