in answer thereto have to inform you that it was understood that two Dollars was to be the sum allowed for going to New York for the Money — James Morgan advises to what Secretary to M^r McConomy the Money will be forwarded to M^r Fish for M^r Thereto by this post — I am &c William Simmons Cap^t Richard S Blackburn West Point Department of War Accountants Office April 2 — 1796 Sir I received your Letter of the 21 Ult^o enclosing two Accounts and receipts for Names Kent & Clingy of this nature to my recollection, never have been allowed, the Charge appears to me, inadmissible, and I accordingly return the Accounts to you. I am &c. William Simmons Major John M^cReverdie West Point Department of War Accountants Office April 2. 1796 Sir I received your Letter of the 24^th Ult^o and have to inform you that you are to State your Account from the commencement of your Services up to the end of the last Month the M^o and appear thereto the Money you have received and if any balance that shall be due to the United States you will please to make application to the Secretary of War for an advance and if he say proper to make it I have no objection I am &c William Simmons