Caleb Swan Esq^r P.M.G. D'Etroit Accountants Office Sir September 1^st 1797 The confusion which naturally might be expected to arise from a repetition of that dreadfull calamity the Yellow fever which has agains made its appearance in this city and the removal of the Office to the Falls of the Schuylkill has prevented my acknowledging the receipt of your several letters of the 12^th 26^th 28, 30 & 31 July & 2 utt: with the accounts & Vouchers accompanying them, as early as circumstances will admit I shall fully reply to your letters, and inform you of the result after examination of the accounts. I enclose you an extract taken from the Warrant Book, from 25^th July to the present day for your government. I am &c. Wm Simmons acct