Department of War Accountant's Office November 29, 1795. Joshua Wentworth Esq^t for New Hampshire Sir I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 13^th Instant covering a receipt of Edmund H. Quincy for one hundred and eighty seven Dollars and fifty Cents which sum will be passed to your credit on the Books of this Office. I am Sir y^c — William Simmons --- Department of War Accountants Office November 29^th 1795. Nehemiah Freeman Esq^r Deputy P. M^r West Point Sir I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 23^d Instant together with its accompaniments which when examined will be entered accordingly. In answer to that part of your letter which relates to the claim of the commanding Officer for expences in paying postage of letters &c — I have to observe that in all cases of this Nature I would advise that the Vouchers be transmitted to this Office and you will be informed of the issue. — I am Sir y^c — William Simmons