[Endorsement: Charleston 9 July 1798 / Daniel Stevens / rec'd 29] [Endorsement: Announcing the Death of / Dan'l. [undecipherable] / [undecipherable]] Sir William Simmons Accountant War Department Philadelphia Supervisors office Dis: S. Carolina Charleston 8^th July 1798 It is with pain I think it necessary to an= =nounce to you the Death of my friend Dan'l. [undecipherable] Esq^r. Agent of Fortifications in this State, he did last night after a lingering illness — I am Sir in very Respectfully Your most Ob^t. Serv^t Dan'l. Stevens Agent War [signature] Department W^m. Simmons Esq^r. Accountant War Department