John Saunders letter November 20th 1796

                                                                        Fort Norfolk November 20th 1796
Sir
Your letter dated the 10th instant  I have just received by which I observe that there has been a Detachment ordered from West Point for this place.  I shall make it my sole attention to have the barracks in good order for their reception.
We are very much in want of a boat, as the one that has been in use here, has become utterly useless and not safe to venture in.  I have therefore requested the contractor to have one procured.  We are also in want of clothing – particularly coats and shoes.
I find by a letter from Mr. Simmons to Mr. Triplett that he has omitted to forward my pay for October which was entered on the Muster Roll for that Month & transmitted by me.  My being absent at the time when the last Muster went forward was excluded.  I will therefore thank you for, to have my pay remitted for Oct & November.
I have the honor to be
&sir your most obedient servant
John Saunders
Lieutenant

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