Department of War Accountants’ Office February 27th 1796

Ens. Charles Martin.

Fort LeBeauf

                      Sir
                          I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 

9 Inst enclosing sundry muster, Pay, and Receipt Rolls which after examination will be passed to your Credit .- your Recruiting Account - when it arrives shall be attended to without delay - it is a desirable thing to have all those accounts adjusted as soon as possible-

                          I am Sir (indecipherable)
                             William Simmons