Letter from the Accountant of the War Department: Page #2

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Amt continued Drs 753.16 2/3

from which has been deducted this sum claimed by Henry Fisher Privt being the difference between an Artificer & Private inadmissable he being mustered as Privt pay allowed as such only .... 2.10 This do being the pay due James Crawson from 1 Apl to 10 May 99 the date of his desertion the same being forfeited to the United States ... 6.66 2/3 This do from the pay of Peter Neill inlisted as per Muster Roll 5 May 99 & made up for pay from 1 May - difference 4 days ... 64

17. 30 2/3

P Dolls 735.86

Leaving an amount of seven hundred thirty five dollars & 86/100 which sum has been paid agreeably to your order to Mr Wm Davison & you are accordingly charged & held accountable for the due application thereof on the Books of this Office.

You will receive herewith blank muster pay & receipt rolls.

I am &c W Simmons Acct