Request to be Moved to fort Johnson in South Carolina

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[Address panel: M^r Simmons [undecipherable] Doctor [undecipherable] [undecipherable] 29 [undecipherable] 1796-] [Endorsement: Accountant War Department [signature: undecipherable]] Wath.^nt May 29^th 1796 - M^r W^m Simmons Sir Have to apologize for this intrusion- but as I have not the honor of being personally acquainted with any Gentleman in the War Department Major Henry who is at present at this garrison mentioned if I would write you- you would be good enough as to procure a determinate answer from the Secretary at War to the inclosed - It respects my wish to be removed [undecipherable] to [undecipherable] Fort in Port Johnson in South Carolina - the [undecipherable] Place if possible - I have a family which induces one [undecipherable] hope you will confer the favour of rising your influence with the Secretary at War to have me stationed there as the trouble and expence of moving to Niagara would be great - I shall be extremely happy in being honoured with a line from you on this business as early as possible - With perfect respect I am Sir your Obt Servt Peter A. Lynch Surgeon [undecipherable] Corps of Artillerie & Engineers-

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Lynch wrote Simmons due to his lack of acquaintances in the War Department and upon the suggestion of Major Henry. Lynch requested Simmons forward his request to be moved to Fort Johnson, South Carolina to the Secretary of War and to use his influence on the Secretary of War.