Establishment of the United States' passed 3^d Instant — part of the Copies you are requested to forward to the Officers commanding at seperate Posts on the Ohio — Sam &c W^m Simmons Acck Caleb Swan Esquire Department of War Pay Master Troops US Accountants Office Detroit March 10^th 1797 Sir My last letter to you was dated the 18 ulto. since which I have received none from you. Herewith you will receive some Printed Copies of the Act "to ascertain and fix the Military Establishment of the United States" passed the 3^d of March 1797, which I have request you will distribute to the Officers in the proper proportion. Sam &c W^m Simmons Acck Cap^t James Bruff Accountants Office Commanding at March 10^th 1797 Niagara Sir Herewith you will receive some printed Copies of the "Act to ascertain and fix the Military Establishment of the United States" passed 3^d Instant — for your government. Sam &c. W^m Simmons Acck