I do Certify that Captain Henry Heth entered into the Service of the State on Continental establishment in March 1777 and continued therein til January 1781 when he retired as a Supernumerary agreeable to a Resolution of Congress — Richmond 8^th Dec^r 84 — James Wood. late D. G. There are two Questions [arising] on Capt. Heth's claim for Commutation which are to be decided by the Secretary at War — Whether he was an officer of the United States. And whether he was damaged by virtue of the resolve of Congress of Feb 8^th & 21. 1780. establishing a new Army Establishment — Richmond December 11 1784 [undecipherable: signature]