received by any person, as it is considered as forfeite the United States when he deserts. — You will govern yourself accordingly. Herewith you will receive a smea of Newspapers, by which you will see the operat of Congress at the present Session. Sam W. H/pm/ Simmon acc^t Caleb Swan Es^q Accountants O Paymaster General June 25, 1797 Head Quarters of the army Sir Herewith you will receive duplicates of letters to you of the 18. Inst. enclosing letters for sundry Officers who have had accounts revised &entered here, to you are requested to attend. Enclosed is an extract taken from the War Book in continuation, forwarded to you extending this day. On examination of your last transmission Warrants & accounts I observe that you charge additio Pay in pursuance of the act of Congress of the 30^th May if you will reexamine that act, and refer to the subj one you will find that Congress had no intention w of increasing your Pay, and emoluments by stile you "Paymaster General" I shall on a final examino [Duplicate sent June 30^th]