Mifflin (which he says was to the 1^st August) to the of joining me on the 15^th August last." The pay of the above Thomas Edward made up for October in the Pay Roll of the deta under your command for October 1797 neverth it will be necessary to withhold it from him u the sentence of a court martial in his case is by which you will be governed. You will be pleased to transmit to Office as soon as possible the circumstances that come within your knowledge respecting the dese of James Hambleton that I may be able to convey the to Ensign Boots agreeably to his request in the afor extract of his letter to me. — I am &c. W^m Simmons Capt Joseph Elliott New Port. R. Island Sir Accountants Offi November 14^th 179[7] As no communications have been re at this Office from you or your detachment since you departure from this City, and as I am anxious to ha the pay forwarded as soon as possible I have to re you will be pleased to transmit the necessary m & pay rolls to enable me to do it. I am &c. W^m Simmons Acct^r