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Suggest that could the regiment and species of troops be annexed to each 199 named in the Virginia list. That an additional clerk should be allowed by law, to attend both examinations as all those now in my office are engaged on the examination of accounts, from which it would be injurious to remove them, without having a substitute.

Under these impressions I beg leave to return the list of names in question. In the meantime such of the records of masters in this office, that can be of service in any further information, shall be open two inspection, and when needed, my assistance will be added with pleasure.

I am &c. W Simmons Acct. ________________________ Accountants Office February 13th. 1798.

The Secy. of War

Sir

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