Springfield May 12^th 1796 Sir Inclosed is my account with the United States and the vouchers for expenditures amounting to two hundred and forty five pound nine Shillings and eleven pence half penny. I have sent to Col: William Lyman an order to receive the ballance that is due to me, I shall be exceedingly obliged to you if you will please to send me the ballance as soon as may be convenient as I want it very much I am Sir your most obedient Servant John Bryant D: Com^s Stores W^m Simmons Esq^r accountant War Department [Simmons Esq^r accountant / in absence / S. Belling] [John Bryant / N. E. / D Com^s of Stores / halfd]