Springfield 20^th Sep. 795 Sir, I have received your letter of 21. instant, also the sum of five hundred forty nine dollars and thirty eight cents by the hand of J^no. Chester Esq. Inclosed is the [undecipherable] for Sⁿ. Thompson's retaind ration, attested. I am Sir, respectfully your Obed. Servant W.^m Eaton — W.^m Simmons Esquire. [Address leaf: William Simmons Esquire / Accountant for the Dept. / Philadelphia] [Endorsement: from / W.^m Eaton / [undecipherable] Oct. 1795 / [undecipherable]]