[Cover endorsements:] [Capt [undecipherable]. Mitchell] [Washingt[undecipherable]] [M[undecipherable] 2 Sept[undecipherable]] [to E. [undecipherable]] [am. I [undecipherable] day] [three] [William Simmons [undecipherable]] [[undecipherable] H. [undecipherable] districts] [Dp.] [Middl. C.o.] Wethersfield Sept 1. 1796 Sir Your two letters advising me of the forty dollars sent to Col Chester for me have been rec^d the money I have receipts for agreeably to your directions. I thank you for offering your attention to my business I shall take the liberty to notify you monthly, as my pay becomes [undecipherable] - the month of August has now elapsed, [undecipherable] thank you to forward my pay. to the Supervis- or here - I enclose my [undecipherable] accounts If paying it will give you any additional trouble I wish you to pass it by unnoticed — I am Sir with much esteem Respect^fl. your obed Serv^t Donald G. Mitchell W^m Simmons &c =