Ellis Island, August 7. 1797 Sir I have the Honor to inclose to you, the muster and pay Role of the Recruits at this post — also some du- [strikethrough: plicate accepts] for Bounty paid — I have included myself for the months of June and July — but as I have been Indulged with pay in advance — Submit it to you — whether to forward the payment — or place the amount to my Credit — to receive the money, would, at this particular time, be a Source of great convenience — I am & With Respect & Esteem W^m. Mo- Ob. H^ble Ser^t A Marchalk & [undecipherable] Janu^ry Reg^t W. Simmons, Esq^t [Andrew Marchalls No 8 Aug 6 ansr. same day Aug. 7]