George Claghorne Esq^r D. of War. Accountants Office: Boston October 17, 1795 Sir, Your Letter of the 10^th inst. I have received and have to inform you that before your pay can be remitted, to you are to state your Account for the same, charging the U. States with the amount due you, and sign it which must be forwarded to this Office, on receipt of it here an Examination will take place and the amount remitted accordingly. I am Sir &c. W^m Simmons