The Hono^ble Francis Preston     in Congress                                                            Accountant's Office                                                            Jan. 16^th 1797 Sir There is no Proof accompanying the Papers of Lieut Craig, that James Craig (the signer of the Power of Attorney for you) is the Executor to the Estate of Lieut Craig, deceased: — If you are in possession of the necessary Vouchers from the Probate of Wills Offices please to forward it to this Office; if not, such Certificate must be obtained before payment can be made: Inclosed you have a Statement of the Account, as it now stands at this Office. I am y^r W^m Simmons Acct Edward Carrington Esq^r     Sup^t Richmford         Virginia                                                               Accountant's Office                                                               Jan. 12^th 1797 Sir Agreeably to a communication rec^d from the Comptroller of the Treasury, I have caused your Account as Agent for Military Supplies on the Books of this Office to be debited with the sum of Eleven Thousand eight hundred six Dollars & eighty three Cents, being the balance on that Account standing to your debit on the Books of the Treasury agreeably to a Certificate from the Register of this date: This sum therefore you will be held accountable for here, and when the Accounts of the Militia Army are taken up for Liquidation, your's will on course meet an examination, and you will be duly informed of the amount to be admitted to your Credit. I am y^r W^m Simmons Acct Col^o Hauries Willit     Wilmington Delaware State                                                               Accountant's Office                                                               Jan. 19^th 1797 Sir Since my writing to you on the 13^th Inst: I have obtained the information requested in your letter of the 6^th Ulto and inclose you an official certificate to that effect, which I hope will answer your purpose I am y^r W^m Simmons Acct