[Docket: Carls. 31 July 1798 / after B. Carmichael / rec 10 August / clans] William Simmons esquire Act War Department Philadelphia Carlisle 31^st July 1798. Dear Sir, I delivered a note (in favour of D^r Chanion, drawn on L^t Brady late of the army) to David Watkins of Carlisle, and requested him to deposit the money with you for M^r Chanion, the amount is [undecipherable: probable reading "55 Dolls"]. I have taken the liberty of enclosing two letters for [undecipherable: probable reading "Tennispee"], and beg your polite attention in forwarding them to that [undecipherable]. With respects, I am Sir your friend & hum^t serv^t Jn^o A. Carmichael My compliments to M^r Hagner. William Simmons esq^r Act^t W. Dep^t