Capt S Lambkin Fort Norfolk Accountants Office July 3 1798 Sir On examination of the account of Rations supplied by William Westwood Contractor, to the Officers of the Troops stationed at Norfolk under the command of Capt Rich^d Noble it appears that for the months of October, November & December 179[7] there have been 122 Rations furnished to you for yourself & Waiter, whereas you were entitled to receive only 92 Rations for yourself for that period a Cadet not being allowed a Waiter — It appears also that you have received 180 Rations for January, February & March 1798 for yourself whereas you was entitled to receive only 90 Rations for that period — You are therefore directed to suspend drawing any rations until the above surplus is accounted for or until you refund the amount overdrawn to the United States Capt Blackburn is directed to countersign no returns for Officers Rations in future, beyond the number allowed by law I am &c W Simmons Acct &c