New York, July 16. 1797 Sir I have the Honor to Enclose receipts for advances of Bounty made this week — I have requested permission from the Secretary at War. to Draw for more money - Clothes &- for this Service - Will you accept my Acknowledgements. for your polite attention to my interests — I received only the 6 months pay — With respect & Esteem I am Sir Yp^r. Mo. ob^t W^t Ser A Marychalh Z^y W. of [undecipherable] [address leaf:] William Simmons Esq^r. Accountant of the Dep^t. of War Philadelphia [notation:] 16 April [notation:] A. Marshall rec^d. 18^th [undecipherable] after 11 [undecipherable]