The Secretary of War — Accountants Office. May 29. 1796— Sir The enclosed acct of Capt H De Butts for compensation, as secretary, to gen^l wayne Com^r for treating with the western Indians from 4^th April 94 to 20 Sep^t 95 amounts to the sum of One Thousand and fourty Dollars — I do not conceive myself at liberty to allow — the charge not being authorized by law Cap^t De Butts for the same period has been receiving pay, and other emoluments as a Cap^t in the service of the United States together with the additional pay as an Aid de Camp to Gen^l Wayne — it has not been usual to allow an Officer in the service of the United States, pay in two capacities — or for extra services other than what is pointed out by law — I am therefore of opinion that any claim of that Nature should be submitted to Congress for allowance; who alone are competent to direct what sum shall be paid. Gen^l wayne has also presented an account for Extra Services and Expences amounting to eight thousand Dollars and upwards which in my opinion should pursue the same course — I am &c William Simmons — Nicholas Fish Esq^r Department of War Supervisor Accountants Office New York — May 30^th 1796 — Sir The Treasury will remit you the sum of twenty three Dollars which you will please pay to George Fleming Esq^r lost point for the pay of a Detachment of the 1^st Sublegion — Stationed at that post for the service of the Ordnance Department —