[Michael Rattison [undecipherable] Engt. 1796 [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable]] William Simmons Esq^r e Accountant War Department Philadelphia [from S and Steuens Esq. Charleston on 3° Sept. 1796 ans same] [247 [undecipherable] Office By adm.] Charleston 13. Aug^t 1796 In conformity with our instructions contained in your letter of 27. [undecipherable] I have made the payment of the sum Four hundred and Eigh- teen Dollars and ninety Eight Cents to Cap^t Michael Rattison as therein directed and here- with endorse you his Reciept therefor I am Sir Vry Respectfully Yor most ob^t Ser^t [undecipherable] W^m Simmons Esq^r Accountant War Department