Col. Thomas Butler Department of War Pittsburgh Accountants Office Sir March 17^th 1797 I received your letter of the 11^th Instant enclosing a Receipt Roll of sundry men for their pay to the 31^st October 1796 which will be placed under examination and the proper amount passed to your credit. It would be desirable to have all accounts of long standing settled as early as possible when your convenience will admit of it - you will please to forward them and they shall meet with an early examination. I am &c Wm Simmons Acct.