[Address: W^m. Simmons Esq^r. / [undecipherable] / Accountant of the War Department] [Endorsement: The character / [undecipherable] / John C. [undecipherable] / Rec^d 9 [undecipherable]] Sir I was informed by M^r. Mc Hallen that the expenses which I incurred during my Journey for quarters & Quarters could not be allowed. I must abide by that decision, but hope Still that it is not irrevocable as I can on honor assure you that what I charged is not the fourth Part of what I was forced to disburse — As the due bill of M^r. Ray could not be filled, I beg you would have the goodness to return it to Major Buell who will forward it to me together with the Amount of Subsistence for which I drew by him on you —— I Should also request that you would be so Kind as to examine in the Muster & Pay Rolls of Pierce's Company of Artillery whether the Name of [underline: Patrick Mc.Donel] is not to be found & what may be the date of his Second enlistment — he deserted it seems with a discharge which had not been endorsed when he reenlisted — I Should not trouble you on that Subject if I could by any other means obtain the necessary information. With great respect I have the honor to be Sir Your Most Obed^t & Servant J. Ulrich Rivard Major — [undecipherable] W^m. Simmons Esq^r. Accountant War Department