[Page 273] Capt Russell Bissell Presqu'ele D. of War. Accountants Office October 17, 1798 Sir, Your letter of the 30^th Ult: I have received enclosing a Muster Roll of your Detachment for June & July 1795, which will be examined when the Pay Rolls arrive from Major Craig and the amount will be placed to your Credit. The Letters will be forwarded. I am Sir &c. By M^r Simmons Capt. Rich.^d H. Greaton. D. of War. Accountants Office October 17, 1798 Sir, The Sec^y of War agreeably to the Request of M^rs Greaton has advanced her ninety Dollars on account of your Pay. There has been a misunderstanding concerning the Pay you relinquished in not having been considered for the use of your Family, and consequently it was stopped, but if it should be your wish to relinquish any part of your Pay for the Benefit of M^rs Greaton, you will please to procure the necessary Certificate from M^r Swan, & empower some person to receive the same. Of this M^r Swan has the necessary Directions, to whom I refer you. I am Sir &c. By M^r Simmons George Claghorne Esq.^r Boston D. of War. Accountants Office October 17, 1798 Sir, Your letter of the 10^th inst.^t I have received and have to inform you that before your pay can be