Impatient Unpaid Troops

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[Niagara 24^th August 1798] [of the Rivardis] [Rec^d 12 [undecipherable]] [Ans^d] William Simmons Esq^re Accountant of the War Departm. Philadelphia Niagara Aug.^t 24. 1798 I have to thank you for the two letters dated of the Second inst. which you had the goodness to Send me, with my Account current — I receive also the advance which you give me Notice of & by this Post Shall forward duplicate receipts. — Our troops are in the greatest impatience to receive their pay particularly Since they heard from discharged Soldiers that the Western army has been paid up to the first of June — With great respect I have the honor to be Sir your Most Obedient & Very Humble Servant J. J. U. Rivardi Maj. Par. William Simons Esq^re Accountant War Department

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Autograph Letter Signed

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Our troops are very impatient to receive their pay, especially since they have heard from discharged soldiers that the western army has been paid through May 1798.