to the same privilege. But in respect to the soldiers Lament after a strict view I find any repast paid by Congress to such a Claim or an Account of this Nature given the by an Officer of Congress either for the regular Army or the Militia. I am therefore of Opinion that it was expected that the Militia Privates should carry their own Packs of Clothes as well as the Continental Soldiers and that the only allowance which can be made them while Marching and before they drawn Provisions is one dollar & one third Provets under the Resolve of Congress of October 12 1775 which I find the Pay Officers of Congress have allowed the Militia by the term of billeting money. I am with Respect Honorable The Board of Treasury — [signature: JP] Sir New York November 13 1786 I find that there is pay to Benjamen Darrell and I will issue the same to you on your producing the Originale papers referred to in your Letter and on obtaining the Acknowledgement of Darrell before some Magistrate to his Power of Attorney I am Sir M^r Joe. Hill [signature: JP]