William Simmons Esq^r New york Sept 3. 1798 Sir I have received your two Favors of 28^th 31^st Ulto the former containing instructions as to the mode of keeping and Settling the accounts of the War Department — to which I shall most strictly conform. the latter expressing me that I should receive from the Supervisor Five thousand Dollars, which Mr Fish informs me shall be paid when it comes to hand — Prior to the receipt of your Instructions I had Sent on my accounts with vouchers and receipts — I hope you will find them regular — Should any a [undecipherable] in the method be wanting, if you will return them I shall be Done — I am Sorry I had not the pleasure of Seeing you when I was in Trenton — Will you please to inform me what previous notice I am to give when I want money to pay the Bills — I Shall at all times be happy in receiving your Commands and remain — very respectfully Sir Your humble Servant [signature: Tho^s [undecipherable]] --- [address leaf:] [New york 3^d [undecipherable] George [undecipherable] Rec^d 4^th ans =] William Simmons Esq^r Accountants Office [undecipherable] Trenton