lay before them within the first week in January next an abstract of the names of all receivers of Public monies from 1^st January 1791 to 1 January 1797. — In order to prevent your name from appearing as a delinquent, I have to request you will as specially as [possible] account for the monies you have received either by producing the necessary Vouchers or refunding the balance to the Treasurer of the United States. Your attention to this object is particularly requested as early as possible. — I am &c. Wm Simmons acct Ensⁿ W^m R Boote New Brunswick — N J Accountants Office August 21 1797 Sir — I have received your letter of the 19^th [inst?] enclosing sundry duplicate receipts for part bounty paid to your recruits, which will be filed with others forwarded by you to be examined on the settlement of your recruiting account — with respect to your [ap-pointing] or promoting one of your recruits as a Sergeant it will be necessary you should take your directions from the Secretary of War. I am &c. Wm Simmons — acct