[FREE] [undecipherable] SEPT 23 William Simmons Esq.^y Accountant War Department Philadelphia [endorsements, lower right, partially illegible]: Septr. 23.^d [undecipherable] [undecipherable] To accommodate Major [undecipherable: probable reading Ponsand] I made him an advance of fifty Dollars; he particularly requested me to transmit the enclosed evidence of the Loan to You, that the amount might be deducted from his next Pay; whenever this shall come to your hands, I will thank You to forward it to me — I am with respect Sir your obu.^t Serv.^t [undecipherable: probable reading Nicho. Fish] [to] Simmons Esq.^y New York Sept. 23.^d 1796. [endorsement in different hand]: 1 env — Note N.^o 75 payable to F. Ames or bearer dated 2.^d March 1796 — for 50 Dol^rs. sent 23.^d Septr. 1796 — [undecipherable] acknowledging the rect of 12. —