C. Sands Esq — Philadelphia New York — July 13 1793 Sir I have received your letter of the 11 Inst enclosing one for Col. Hamtramck of the 1 U.S. Regiment which I will forward by the first opportunity — I understand that he is now commanding Officer at Fort Wayne — The pay master of his Regiment has not long since left this City for the army — The troops in the Western Country are paid thro' the Paymaster General — I know of no way of your meeting the Col. not, but with himself, & have no doubt but your letter to him will bring forward an answer — Sam.^d W Simmons Acct.^g