Norman Chessman New York D^t of War Accountants Office July 10, 1795 Sir Your letter of the 8^th Instant enclosing the account I now Return to you was handed to me by the Secretary of War for adjustment, but not knowing the date of your Appointment and time of your acceptance I was not able to make a settlement. I therefore take the liberty of returning it to you for the purpose of annexing the necessary Certificate and deposition of the time that you accepted the Appointment. I am Sir Y^r William Simmons