Cap^t John Thucastle      Accountants Office Elizabeth Town New Jersey      January 31. 1797 Sir You stand charged on the Books of this Office with considerable sums of money received a long time since - I have to request you will as speedily as possible forward your account and Vouchers to this Office to account for the same either by producing the necessary Vouchers or refunding the Balance to the Treasurer of the United States, that your account may be closed, your attention to this object is particularly requested as early as may be — I am &c. W^m Simmons Acct.