Samuel Meredith Esq^r Department of War Treasurer United States Accountants Office August 31^st 1797 Sir The bearer Capt. Jol^t. Van Ransselaer present for payment two Warrants, one which is for his pay Forage from the 1^st April to this date, the other for three mo^s Pay & Forage advanced him on account. — As Capt. Van Rensselaer is nece^y to leave Town Tomorrow morning I request you will be pleased to pay those Warrants & the signatures of the Secretary will be annexed thereto on his returns. I am &c W^m. Simmons Acc^t. --- Samuel Meredith Esq^r Accountants Off^e. Treasurer U.S. — August 31^st. 1797 Sir I have to request you will be pleased to pay enclosed Warrant N^o. 2287 for Six thousand dollars to the Signature of the Secretary will be annexed on his I am &c. W^m. Simmons Acc^t.