steps be immediately taken to prevent any further loss, & for the recovery of what he now appears indebted — Had my representations of his character availed he never would have received this appoint he did, his intemperance was known to me before he was appointed and it was that I particularly represented, I conceive that it wo be proper for you to represent his conduct to the Sec^y of War & obtain from him directions how to act — It would be a very desireable thing to have your accounts stated & finally entered on the Books of this Office — They are of a long stand & will keep increasing, and of course be more difficult the longer they remain unexamined — Sam^d W Simmons Acct D --- Lieut^t Manning I Fischer Fort Oswego, care of John Meyer By Rotterdam, New York Accountants' Office July 13^th 1795 Sir, I received your letter dated 28 Ulto & find on reference to M^r Lewis that he through mistake neglected sending the money I advised you of until this 20 June, that he then sent it to the care of John Meyer Rotterdam, I dare say you have received before this — When your muster & Pay rolls arrive they will be acted on and the amount forwarded — Sam^d W Simmons Acct L