[63] the Virginia line was completed — as soon as it is, it shall be laid before Congress, and then expect the claimor 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 Philad^a January 4 1786 Dear Sir, In the return of Sub-commissary Officers transmitted you, I find on examination that there enters Capt William Gee late of the 6^th Regiment — This Office has received the nominal pay with those of the regiment — Capt Gee has settled his accounts with the United States, as appears on record in this Office — I will thank you for a copy of Capt W^m Garrisons Pay of depreciation as settled 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 Philad^a January 5, 1786 This may certify that Captain William Gee of the late 6^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 Cap. Gee has settled his accounts with the U. States. Joseph Howell Jun^r To all Concerned