[Wrapper/docket page. Text written at angle on outside of folded letter:] [Trenton August 18^th] [[undecipherable] of accounts of the Genl 18 Aug Ensign [undecipherable: McLurrin?] B. [undecipherable: Simmons?] of [undecipherable] [undecipherable: Nutting?]] [oval impression] Trenton Accomtants office August 18. 1798 Sir On account of the removal of the Offices to this place I have not had time to reply to your letter dated 11^th Inst. The receipts then enclosed for bounty paid will be filed for settlement. The reward for apprehending a deserter has generally been paid to Soldiers when it has been thought that they were deserving of it. but that is to include all expenses attending it. I am Sir your mo ob: Serv: [Signature: undecipherable] Ensn Wm R Boote New Brunswick No Jersey