Capt. Russell Bissell Presqu'ele D. of War. Accountants Office October 17, 1795. Sir, Your letter of the 30^th Ult^o I have received enclosing a Rec^t 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 passed to your Credit. The Letters will be forwarded. I am Sir &c. Wm Simmons. Capt. Rich^d H. Greaton. D of War. Accountants Office October 17, 1795. Sir, The Secy 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 it not having been converted [strikethrough: 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. Wm Simmons. George Claghorne Esq^r Boston D. of War. Accountants Office October 17, 1795 Sir, Your letter of the 10^th ins^t I have received and have to inform you that before your pay can be