[marginalia on left margin, written vertically: The letter missing in the private copy] D[ep]^t of War Accountants Office Lieut Horatio N. Dayton June 1^st 1795 Elizabeth Town Sir Your letter to the Secretary of War was handed to me, and in answer thereto have to inform you, that the Reward for apprehending deserters will be paid at this Office, provided the accounts are properly certified by you. The amount of your retained Rations will also be paid here by your producing a certificate of the Contractor that you drew no Rations during the time therein charged, and certifying your account just and true. — I am Sir Y^r William Simmons Isaac Craig Esq^r D. of War Accountants Office Pittsburgh June 5 1795 Sir I received your letter of 29 ult^o with its enclosures which shall be put under examination, and if found right, placed to your credit. — You will receive herewith, agreeably to your request, a further supply of Muster & Pay Bills I am Sir Y^r William Simmons Caleb Gibbs Esquire D[ep]^t War Accountants Office Boston June 5^th 1795 Sir Received your letter of 24 ult^o and in answer thereto inform you that a certificate from General [undecipherable] of the state you tell him you [undecipherable] your appointment is necessary, as the Pay of all Officers in the service of the United States is calculated from the date they accept their appointment, and not