Lt. Posey's Account

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Fredericksburg– Virginia August 22^d 1795 Sir I had the pleasure of receiving yours of the 12^th Ult^o a few Days since & agreeably to your request have been again qualified to the justness of my Musterroll & have the Signature of the Magistrate annexed thereto — I have it not yet in my power to make out my Pay Rolls untill I receive the Blanks from your office, when they come to hand I shall proceed as you may direct I remain your ob^t Ser^t [To:] W^m Simmons Accountt^s Office Philadelphia John Lesey Lieu^t L D [undecipherable]

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Autograph Letter Signed

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Lt. Posey explains that he does not yet have it in his power to make out his payrolls until he receives the blanks from Simmons' office. When they come to hand, he will proceed as Simmons directs.