Department of War Accountants Office December 14^th 1798 Sir I have received your letter dated this day on the Subject of the Pay and Subsistence of Lieut^o Saunders — I find on examination of the Books of my Office that he has not received any payment for the period you mention — I would however suggest before you make any settlement, the propriety of paying all Officers belonging to the Army at this Office, notwithstanding they may be doing duty in the Navy. I am Sir Your Aff^e h^b Ser^t Wm Simmons The Accountant of The Navy Department [Dep^t of War Office Respecting disbursements Comp^r Quarters Dec^r 14^th 1798] [No. 56] [225]