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172. 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.Hay... Pr. Cl...


Capt: James Stille West Point

Accountant's Office Aty. of Washington June 26

I have received your letter dated the 19th Inst. with its enclosure - On examining the records of this offices fund that Ethan Winchester late a Private in Cap't. Baton's 6... is returned for a balance of pay due him from 1 Nov'r. 1795 to February 1796, the date of his death amounting to fourteen dollars + 27/100, [27 cents] 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 issue. I am &c P:Hagner Pr: Clk [Clerk]


Mr. William Chancellor Philad'a [Philadelphia]

June 26 1800

Sir [CW.?] Simmons being absent it is my duty to acknowledge the rec't [receipt] of your letter dated the 23d Inst. with the accot. [account] Current + voucher therein inclosed [enclosed] - When the papers + Books of this office are in a state to admit of examining your acco'ts. [accounts] no time will be lost in adjusting them for entry.

I am &c P: Hagner Pr. Clk