Richmond Barracks 7^th May 1792 Enclosed is a pay Role made to correspond with a Muster, which [strikethrough: has] took place the 1^st last [undecipherable] of my detachment, which on examination [by?] you will find correct. The muster Roll intended for your Office has been sent to the Secretaries Office.— My men are anxious to receive their pay, many of them have five months pay due them. If you can conveniently forward money for this purpose I shall be thankful, as it is injurious to keep them without their money, particularly in a place where the recruiting service is carried on. I have the honor to be with very great respect Your most ob^t Serv^t Ferdinand Claiborne Lieut. 1^st U.S. Regiment [W.^m Simmons Esquire] P.S/ Previous to making the payment John H[undecipherable] of the city — I shall procure a certificate from Lt Underwood stating the months that pay may be due him, this he can do, as the man has been with him & detached from his company.— [seal: FC] [Address leaf: William Simmons / Accountant of the War Department / Philadelphia] [Endorsement: Richmond [undecipherable] / [undecipherable] May [undecipherable] / [undecipherable]]