[Van Tassell, Cornelius 2^d N.Y. Regt Rev. War Under Cortland, John Philips Col. 2 N.Y. Regt] [FREE] [William Rettellas Esq^r] [To William Simmons Esq^r Dept William] D^r Sir I take the liberty to Request the favour to be inform by You When Cornelius Van Tessell [strikethrough: deceased] a Soldier in the 2^d New York Regiment Comm^d by Col^o John Cortland (died) & what pay was due him [strikethrough: [undecipherable]] at the Time of his death, Either in Money or Land that his Representatives may Receive the [undecipherable] — having Employ — me for that Purpose — Your answer as Early as Possible will Very much oblige Your Humble Ser^t A.B. Montpell — Died in the Army } William Rettellas