Establishment of the United States" passed 8^° Instant — part of the Copies you are requested to forward to the Officers commanding at seperate Posts on the Ohio. — I am &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 dated the 16^th 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^° of March 1797, which I have — & request you will distribute to the Officers in the proper proportion. I am &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^° Instant — for your government. I am &c. W^m Simmons Acct.