Samuel Meredith Esq^r.                            Department of War Treasurer United States                            accountants Office                                                                              August 31^st 1797 Sir The bearer Capt. Jol^t. Van Ransellae 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 Pay & Forage advanced him on account. — As Capt. Van Rensselaer is nece to leave Town Tomorrow morning I request you will be to pay those Warrants & the signature of the Secretary will annexed thereto on his returns. I am &c W^m. Simmons acc^t. --- Samuel Meredith Esq^r.                            accountants Off Treasurer U.S. —                                              august 31^st 1797 Sir I have to request you will be pleased to p enclosed Warrant N^o. 2287 for Six thousand dollars to the Signature of the Secretary will be annexed on I am &c. W^m. Simmons acc^t.