[Page 275] command the amount of the former will be passed to credit on the Books of this Office being Two hundred thi dollars ^⁰⁰/₁₀₀, you will receive the amount of the latter John Hilty Esq^r Supervisor Baltimore on giving him necessary receipts holding yourself accountable for same being Two hundred fifty seven dollars ^⁰⁰/₁₀₀. As Pettis, Donohow & Cooper are deserters I opinions their pay should be withheld untill it is a -ed whither or not any expences have been incur pursuing them — your letter for Captain Mo has been duly forwarded. Sam^tc W^m Simmo Acc^t Lieu^t And^w Marschalk · Department of War Ellis's Island· Accountants Office near New York September 1^st 179[7] Sir I received your letter of the 11^th Inst enclosing receipts for bounty paid your recruits w will be filed with those already received to be exa on settlement of your recruiting account at this [Office]. Sam^tc H^r Simmons Acc^t