General Abstract of subsistence accompanying it as well as f dollars &c, for subsistence of Lieut.^t M^cClellan from 26 May 10 June 1793 (the same having been deducted out of his account of Expences whilst attending a General Court martial at Philadelphia consequently the amount is six hundred & ninety one dollars & [undecipherable] which sum you will receive from Nicholas Fish Esq Supervisor at New York on your giving him the necessary receipts holding yourself accountable — On a reference to the Pay roll I find you have made up the pay of sundry men confined for desertion, notwithstanding that the same is not deducted in the present instance you will at all times withhold so much as may have been due to them previous and during the time of their desertion (the former being forfeited to the United States) as well as any expences that may have been incurred in pursuing or apprehending them — Agreeably to your request you will receive herewith some Blank Muster, Pay, & Receipt Rolls — I am &^c W. Simmons Cheat &^c [Nick.^s Fish Esq^r New York — Sir Accountants Office July 10^th 1798 The Treasurer of the United States will remit the sum of six hundred & ninety one dollars & &c, which you will be pleased to pay to Capt.ⁿ Frederick Frye at Governors Islands taking the necessary receipts holding him accountable being for pay of [torn/continues]]