his return from captivity. I would however recom- mend that he be allowed his Pay to the day he ret from captivity, with a reasonable allowance t return home, taking into view his situation at time of his release and the probable time it w have taken him to accomplish the Journey. On examination of Kirkwood's Company Rolls find him returned killed on the 4^th November, and a balance due him of Doll. 11^m. you will acco take up his Pay from that date, with the allowan of the said Balance. I enclose you a few News Papers and am with respect Sir &c W^m Simmons Acct^t David Henley Es^q. Accountants Office Knoxville June 2^d 1797. Tennessee Sir I received your letter of the 25^th April en- closing the account of Cap^t Richards Sparks which I return to you for payment after examination by you it will however be necessary for Cap^t Sparks produce either a certificate of the Pay Master sho- ing the amount due him, or he must attest thereto before a Magistrate — this being the rule in all cases of the kind at this Office, and which you will observe in all settlements of Officers account