Fredericksburg Virginia — August 18^th 1795 Sir I this Day recd: yours of the 10^th. Ult: & found nothing inclosed but the Muster Roll, which I have made Oath to a second time as being a true statement of my Detach- ment at the time they were mustered & also har- got the Signature of the Magistrate as a witness thereto — As the PayRolls were not inclosed in you & I am somewhat at a loss in what manner, & to [strikethrough: undecipherable] they must be made out & also whether I must include myself & the Soldier that I brought with me from the Army whom I hav since (I commenced Recruiting) promoted Sgt., I sha[ll] wait until I can receive an answer from you on the Subject & tell then must beleave to remain your most Obt Stt. John Boys Lieut. [undecipherable] D. [Address: Henry Baring Hills / Account's Office / Philadelphia] [Endorsement on cover: John Boys / no 4. / Aug. p. / Aug 20.]