War department August 9. 1793 Sir, I have the honor to transmit you herein enclosed the Copy of the Report of the Accountant of the War department upon the accounts of the defensive protection of Virginia — The balance amounting to Six thousand two hundred thirty dollars and thirty six Cents has been this day remitted by the Treasurer of the United States to Edward Carrington Supervisor of the Revenue in order to be by him paid to the Treasurer of the State of Virginia — I have the honor to be with great respect Your humble Servant H Knox Sec^y of War His Excellency The Governor of Virginia [Secretary at War. Rec^d. Aug. 9. 1793 the 7^th. 1793. the Statement of the Acct: left with Bolo. Carrington.]