Wilmington, N. Carolina 30 April. 1798 — Sir, Sometime in December last I inclosed to your Office, my Account against the United States, for Boat Hire, while I had command of the Garrison, at Fort Johnson — Please examine it, & remit me the Amount — I judge 'twas in February before it got to Hand — ... I am Sir, Your most Ob^t. Servant Philip Williams [address leaf: Fav^r. / William Simmons, Esq^r. / Accountant, War Office / Philadelphia]