[Wm Morris / Rec'd 25 Nov.^r 1796. / Lieut. Arty & Eng^rs U.S.A.] William Simmons Esquire Acc^t [undecipherable] of War Philadelphia Fort Oswego Oct^r 25^th 1796 Sir Cap^tn Littlefields having advanced me twenty six dollars you'll oblge me much by paying him that Sum which will become due at the end of this month. Some unexpected expences arising on the march to Niagara necessity compels me to make this second anticipation of a months pay I am Sir with great respect Your H^ble Serv^t W^m Morris L^t