Edward Carrington Esq^r Department of War Supervisor Accountants Office Richmond July 19^th 1797 Sir The Treasurer of the United States will remit you the sum of Three hundred thirty nine dollars and ninety Cents being for the Pay of Captain Richard S Blackburn, and the men under his command at Fort Norfolk for June. 97 and the balance of bounty of sundry recruits which you will please to pay him and take his duplicate receipts to be accountable — also a further sum of fifty three dollars and eighty one Cents being the balance of Pay and Forage due David Patteson Surg^r mate at Fort Norfolk from the 27^th March the day he accepted his appointment to the 30^th June 1797 inclusive which sum you will please to pay him taking his duplicate receipts for the same. Sam^r e. Wm Simmons Acc^t Captain Rich^d S Blackburn Department of War Fort Norfolk Accountants Office Virginia July 19^th 1797 Sir I have received your receipt roll for May, and Pay and muster roll for June, the receipt roll has been examined and found right the amount being Three hundred forty three dollars and twenty [cuts off]