Middletown Nov^r 30 1797 Sir I have Received a Letter under cover from you— enclosed are the Muster, and pay Rolls of the Recruits at this Rendezvous for the Month of Nov. 1797— the pay Role Amounting to eighty Dollars— also a Letter Directed to Captain William Eaton and one to Capt William Elliot Esq^s. — I will thank you to forward them, if present to deliver them — D^r Charles Watrous arrived this day at this place from the Natchez [undecipherable: Mississippi?] Should the Sec^t of War order the Draft Drawn on you by him, for wages due, he wishes you would direct it to him at Colchester or to me at this place — his Journey has been Long, and he informs me he is in want of Money — I am Sir your Ob^t Humble Ser^t Edward Miller Capt [W^m Simmons Esq^r. Act^g War Department]