"[112] Capt. John Alger's Payroll for such soldiers in his company as assisted the People of Strafford in their retreat, also the service of horses employed by said service. Thetford, 14 August, 1777. Name: Levi Root, Sergt. Days: 6 Wages per day: 4.9 Total: 1.8.6." [1 pound, 8 shillings, 6 pence] Thetford, 15th August, 1777.. Then received of Major Israel Smith..., being in full for all the service done by the company under my command in Strafford, both for scouting and assisting the people in their retreat and moving and taking care of tory effects. John Alger, Capt." Source is "ROLL OF VERMONT SOLDIERS IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR 1775-1783", 1998, pages 20 and 21. Jan