[Address leaf: William Simmons esquire / Accountant / War Department / Philadelphia / 4 Days.] [Docketing: David Henley / rec^d 2^d June '97] Sir I inclose you Cap^t. Sparks Subsistance account from the 1. July to 31. December 1796, amounting as the Statements to one hundred thirty one dollars and ninety two Cents, which I have [undecipherable: probable reading "refused"] paying till I had your approbation. As the Cap^t. is very desirous for the amount please to give me your opinion upon the same, that he may have a satisfactory an- swer from me. I shall write to the Honorable Secretary of War, and yourself by M^r. Williams who I have detained as an express. He will also carry some inter- esting letters from the Commissioners for running the line between this State and the Indians, for the Secretary of War. —— I am Sir Your Hum Serv^t David Henley Accy War Knoxville the 25 April 1797 William Simmons esquire —