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informing him of the State of the Office, and that as early as pofsible possible his accounts would be examined and finally adjusted. I shall lay your letter before the accountant on his armouir here for his personal reply. I am &c P. Hagner Pr. Clk.

Capt. James Stille West Point

Accountant's Office City of Washington June 26

Sir

I have received your letter dated the 19th inst. with its enclosure. On examining the records of this office find that Ethan Winchester late a Private in Capt. Gaton's 6cut off is returned for a balance of pay due him from 1 Nov. 1795 to 17 February 1796, the date of his death amounting to fourteen dollars & 27/100, before a payment thereof can be made to the claimant it is necefsary necessary that evidence be produced that he is the brother & legal heir of the aforesaid Soldier deceased, & that he died without ifsue issue.

I am &c P Hagner Pr: Clk.

Mr William Chancellor Philad.

June 26 1800

Sir C.W. Simmons being absent it is my duty to acknowledge the rec't. of your letter dated the 23d Inst. with the accot. Current & vouchers therein inclosed. When the papers & Books of this office are in a state to adit of examining your accott. no time will be lost in adjusting them for entrys entries.

I am &c. P. Hagner Pr: Clk