[292] I have to observe, that I intend to adhere strictly to the principle established in my Office in the settlement of officers subsistence accounts, to wit, either the oaths of the Officer or a certificate signed by the contractor, that no rations were drawn at the different posts stationed for the time charged, this must be complied with and the accounts forwarded to this Office before payment will be made. Your last transmission of Vouchers agree on examination with the account Current forwarded, leaving a balance in your hands of Two hundred thirty dollars & seventy four cents. I am &c. W^m Simmons Acct Joshua Wentworth Esq^r D.W. Accountants Office Supervisor Portsmouth, N.H. October 11^th 1797 Sir The Treasurer of the United States will remit the sum of One hundred dollars which you will be pleased to pay to Edmund H. Quincy, Clerks of the Navy yard at Portsmouth being for his compensation from the 1 July to the 30^th September 1797 he will give you the customary receipts. I am &c. W^m Simmons Acct. Edmund H. Quincy D.W. Accountants Office Clk of the nay. Portsmouth N.H. October 11 1797 Sir I received your letter of the 4^th Instant accompanied with your account of salary due you to the 30^th [undecipherable] amounting to One hundred dollars which you will receive