Presqu Isle Aug: 6 1796 Sir I enclose you a Rec^t from Isaac Craig Esq^re for 172 dollars which I had received for Pay & Forage for Doct. George Balfour for the Months of March and April 96; I had received a Statement of Moneys which were sent forward to pay my Detachment for [undecipherable] [undecipherable], in this Statement Doct. Balfour was included, and of course I paid him the same, Although he Appeared surprised at the Moneys being brought forward for his Pay. I likewise drew Pay for Doct. Balfour for March and April, since which he has declined receiving the same, and as I do not wish to hold the Publicks Money in my hands, I have thought it most prudent to lodge the same with Maj. Craig, who stands responsible at your Office and I request you will pass the same to my credit I have omitted sending you the Recruiting Rolls for my Detachment, for the Months of March & April, and for the Month of May 96. I have several Men of my Detacht who are on Command, and it is not in my power to procure their recits, without Inconvenience, however I am in hopes to be able to forward the Rolls to your office by the next Post with much respect I am Sir your Obedient Serv^t R Bissel Capt. 2 Sub Legion W^m Simmons Esq^re [William Simmons Esquire Accountant for the War Department Philadelphia] [Favour [undecipherable: probable reading: Clinton] [undecipherable] 19 Aug.^t Rec^d 19 [undecipherable]] [seal]