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 — I must therefore advise, to that Secretary, W. to M^r Freemanry the Money will be forwarded to M^r Field 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 House Rent & Charge of this Nature to my recollection, never has been allowed, the Charge appears to me, inadmissable, and Accordingly return of the Accounts to you. I am &c. William Simmons Major John M^cFevordie 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 Service up to the end of the last Month the M^d and appose 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 see proper to make it I have no objection. I am &c William Simmons