Wilmington N^C, May 3^d 1798 Sir, I Recived from James Read Esqire the balance of pay due Charles Smith which shall be paid ageable to your direction the first time I see him. With this is inclord a Recruiting account &Vouchers for one more recruit, as it is probable I will be employd no more on that Service, you will be pleased to clos my Recruiting account on the books of your Office &remit me the balance I am Sir, with much Esteem Your Obedient Ser^vt J J M^cRee [Wilmington From Cap^t J J McKee Dated May 3^d 1798 Rec^d — 22^d Ans^d — 28] [Address leaf:] William Simmons Esquire Acc^tt War department Philadelphia