agreably to the act of Congress 27^th March 1792 therefore must be considered as barred. 2^dly That there is no Certificate produced of his being a Soldier and of the time of his discharge this Certificate alluded to in the petition last forward by Col Belloman was relative to the Claim of Joseph Long, who was a Soldier in the Same Regiment I have particularly examind the musters and find that there was two persons of the name of Long in the 4^th Regiment one named Joseph and the other Josiah so that there was no mistake in the names as is represented — I therefore take the liberty of returning the petition of papers to you — I am Sir &c William Simmons — Nathaniel Gorham esq^r Sup^t Boston Department of War Accountants Office February 19^th 1796 Sir The Treasurer of the United States will remit you the sum of Ninety Dollars which you will please pay to M^rs Sally Graton on account of the pay of her husband, Capt Rob^t H. Graton for which sum please to take duplicate Receipts, Capt Graton to be accountable — I am Sir &c William Simmons M^rs Sally Graton. Boston Madam Department of War Accountants Office February 19^th 1796 Agreably to the direction of the Secretary of War you will receive from Nat^l Gorham Esq^r Sup^t the sum of ninety Dollars being on account of the pay of your husband Capt Rob^t H. Graton for which sum you will give duplicate Receipts — William Simmons