[To: Philad^a 27 August William Simmons, Esq^r ans^d / same day —] [Cochrane & Thursby] [H 27 AU] [William Simmons] Philad^a August 27^th 1798 William Simmons Esq^r Sir We take the liberty of again troubling you with the inclosed drafts, Amount 6134 dollars, we have indorsed, [undecipherable: inscripted] on them for the payment of your remitting us the amount will be Considered as a particular obligation Conferred on Your Obed^t H^t Servants Cochrane & Thursby