M^r W^m Simmons [Addressed to:] M^r Simmons Esq^r War Department Philadelphia mail. [Endorsed:] C. Sands 1 Aug^st Rec^d the 12 July 90 [undecipherable] answered [undecipherable] 14 [undecipherable] --- M^r W^m Simmons New York July 11. 1790 Sir I am informed that you know where Col. Hamtramick is stationed and that from your office you have frequent opportunities to forward Letters where he is. I take the liberty to inclose one for him and beg the favor of you to forward it to him by the first opportunity. I hold a note against him for 200 D^rs with 12 years Interest and am told that he is very able to pay. Can you inform me how I could negociate this note? is the paymaster of his Regiment in Philadelphia now? or when is he? or how is the army paid? your answer will much oblige Y^r most Ab^t M^rs Serv^t. C Sands I have left Col Hamtramick letter Open for Your Perusal. please to Seal it & Direct it C. S.