The Honourable Department of War Alex^r. D. Orr Accountants Office Sir February 27^th 1797 I have examined the claims inclosed in your letter of the 1^st January last, and do not find any new proof of Ferrill or either of the claimants named therein having served to the end of the war, the evidence now produced is the same that was exhibited to M^r. Howell the late Account^t. previous to his decision; "that the same was inadmissible" I therefore return you the said claims. I am &c. W^m Simmons Acct