Letter from the Accountant of the War Department: Page #1
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Caleb Swan Esqr. P.M. P.
Accountant's Office October 31" 1799
Sir Herewith I hand you a letter received from Capt. Amos Stoddard, inclosing a receipt Roll for pay of himself & Company, for the months of May, June & July 1799 — I have informed that Officer of my referring the same to you —
I am &c. W.S.
Capt. Amos Stoddard Portland Me.
October 31' 1799
Sir I have received your letter dated the 21 Inst. inclosing a receipt Roll for pay of yourself & Company for the months of May, June & July 1799 which has been handed to Caleb Swan Esqr Pay Master General for examination & adjustment to whom all your future transmissions of Army Accounts are to be made ~
I am &c. W.S.
John Wilkins Junr. Esqr. Quarter Master General Pittsburg
October 30' 1799
Sir I have received your letter dated the 18 Instant — accompanied by the enclosures therein mentioned —
I am &c W.S.