have that satisfaction which a Soldier is entitled to —— The discharge which he received is signed by Major — Buel but there is no mention made of the period to which he has been paid — Information on this head is very — desirable You will be pleased to furnish it as early as — possible I am &c Wm Simmons —— Lieut Horatio H^y Dayton Department of War Governors Island Accountants Office New York June 3^d 1794 Sir Your letter of the 2^d Inst — enclosing your Muster and Pay Rolls for the Month of May 1794 I have received; the Pay Roll amounting to One hundred and — twelve Dollars has been examined, which sum you will receive from Nicholas Fish Esq^r and for which you will give him — Duplicate receipts to be accountable for the disbursement thereof — agreeably to the enclosed Receipt Role [P.S. The charges ag^t you on the Books of this office are considerable. You will therefore forward your receipt role that the same may be applied to your credit accordingly.] I am &c Wm Simmons —— Nicholas Fish Esq^r Department of War Supervisor Accountants Office New York Sir The Treasury will remit you the sum of One hundred & twelve Dollars which you will please pay to Lieut Horatio H Dayton at Governors Island being for the pay of himself & the men under his Command for the Month of May 1794 and for which sum he will give you Duplicate Rec^ts to be accountable for the due application thereof I am &c Wm Simmons ——