Joshua Potts Esq^r Agent of Fortifications Wilmington N. Carolina Accountants Office March 26. 179 Sir Mess^rs Lloyd & Sparks have paid to the Treasury of the United States the sum of Two hundred & 28 Dollars, which amount will be passed to your credit, & close yours on the Books of this Office. I am &c W Simmons --- The Hon^ble Samuel Lyman in Congress — Accountants Office March Sir The Claim for the balance due to the late Richard Stacey, late a private in Capt. Richard S Howes, is imperfect as to the evidence of his death proof must be produced day he died, by the oath of the person within whose knowledge before a settlement can take place. I am &c W Simmons --- [Cancelled] Captⁿ Gustavus M^cKee Wilmington N.C. Accountants Office March Sir The Muster & Pay Rolls contained in your Letter of the 2^d Inst^d for Pay of the Detachment under your up to 28 February last inclusive, have undergone the necessary ands the pay of Sergeant James Williams for September has been the same having been transmitted for that Period to S^t Andre who has not yet sent the receipt roll so that it cannot be ascertained whether or not Williams has been paid by him, this deduction amount of Two hundred & fifty Dollars and Seventy three you will receive from James Read Esq^r Collector at Wilm on your giving him the necessary Receipts holding yourself I am &c