M^r Robert Johnson Frankford. Kentucky Sir I have received your letter of the 29^th Ult^o in reply to mine of the 1^st September last. In answer to which I have to inform you that your account stands charged with the sum of 483 ⁹⁸/₁₀₀ Dollars agreeably to the enclosed extract taken from the books of this Office. You are hereby directed to forward the necessary Vouchers without delay to exonerate you from those charges. In the event of your neglect you will be reported as a Delinquent to Congress — as to compensations for your doing the duties as paymaster, it is an unprecedented charge & and cannot be admitted. I am &c W Simmons Act^g Accountants Office December 29 179[?] --- Cap^tn Michael Halbisen Fort Johnston, near Charleston S. C. Accountants Office December 25 179[?] Sir I received your letter of the 7 Inst^o covering your account Current and the Vouchers therein referred to, the former has undergone examination and as far as it is stated found free of Errors; in addition to the Balance stated by you, you stand charged on the books of this office with the pay of yourself & Detachment for September & October amounting to six hundred & thirty three Dollars & forty two Cents & two hundred Dollars for recruiting, both of which sums have been transmitted for you in the usual manner to the Supervisor and which will leave a balance against you of Nine hundred sixty one dollars & Sixty one Cents. I am &c W Simmons Acct^t