Nicholas Stlek Esquire Department of War New York Accountants Office December 22^d 1795 Sir I have to acknowledge the Receipt of your letter of the 21 Instant enclosing Nehemiah Eveman's Receipt for three thousands four hundred and forty five dol- lars and [undecipherable: Sent] Daytons for one hundred and eighteen dollars which [undecipherable: amounts] to placed to your credit. I have again to observe that there is no receipt for your Salary, Duplicates except all that is necessary is duplicates, One to be held by yourself and the other forwarded to this office. this arrangement will facilitate the business on your part. I am &c &— William Simmons