Pittsburg 24^th March 1797 Sir I have received your letter of the 17 instant also one of same date from Samuel Lewis E^sq. covering post notes to amount of 829³⁴/100 dollars and for which sum I have this day transmitted him my Receipt. Captain Bissell has not refunded the 72 dollars on account of pay and Forage of Doctor Balfour for March and April 1796. But I presume I shall be able to settle that Business with him and the Doctor. I am Sir, Your obed^t Humb. Ser^t [signature] William Simmons Esq. Acc. War Depart.