will remit you the sum of One hundred thirty fo[ur] dollars and Seventy five Cents being for the compen- sation and contingent expences of John Bryant Esq^r D. C. M^r. Stores, Springfield, Massachusetts from 1^st April to the 30^{th by} June 1797 inclusively, which sum you will please to him and take his duplicate receipt for the same. I am &c. W^m Simmons Acct^t David Henley Esq^r Accountants Office A.W.D. July 28^th 1797 Knoxville Tennessee Sir My last two letters to you were dated the 8^th & 30^th June. I take the liberty of forwarding here- with an Extract taken from the Warrant Book in this Office up to the present day for your Govern- ment. I am &c. W^m Simmons Acct^t M^r Stephen Hillis Accountants Office Knoxville July 28^th 1797 Sir I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 28^th June ulto. together with the sundry