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 Acct Caleb Swan Esquire                        Department of War Pay Master Troops US                  Accountants Office      Detroit                                     March 10^th 1797 Sir My last letter to you was acted the 18^th ultt. 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 Acct 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 Acct