no doubt will take place ere long, I will consult with the Secretary of War on the Subject and if he is agreed to forward Money for that purpose I have no objections — In the mean time your account may remain open untill a final Settlement is made with you. — The Muster and pay Roles of Cap^t Randolph's Comp^y of Dragoons I have not had time to peruse when the Money is ready to be forwarded, you will be informed on what principle the Settlement is to be made I received M^r Popes Account current with the accompanying vouchers and the Muster Roles of the Spies heretofore required by me — I have rendered an Estimate (taken from a Return of Col^o Gaither) to the Secretary of War for the pay Subsistence and forage of the Regular Troops in your Quarter for the Months of Jan^y Feb^y Mar: Apr & May 1796 The amount of which will be forwarded as soon as possible. — As soon as I have an opportunity I will consult with the Secretary of War on the Subject of your visiting this place If you can possibly be spared, I dare say he will readily agree to the measure of this I will inform you in a few Days I am &c W^m Simmons —