[William Simmons 23 January 1799 Genl. Stevens's Accounts] Department of War Accountants Office January 23^d 1799 Sir You will receive enclosed an abstract of articles purchased by Ebeneger Stevens agent for the War Departm^t at New York between the 1^st & the 31 Decem^r 1793 (inclusive) for the amount of which he will receive a Credit on the Books of this Office. The Vouchers for the articles purchased as abovementioned being signed by the Superintendant & Master mason as evidence of their delivery on Governors Island, you will judge how far the said Ebeneger Stevens is to be held accountable for the same on the Books of your Office — You will please as usual to acknowledge the receipt hereof with the abstract enclosed, that the same may accompany the acco^ts which are to pass to the Treasury for a final examination I am — Sir, Your obed^t Serv^t Samuel Hodgdon Esq^r Supt. of Military Stores. [signature] [undecipherable] Acct. Dep^t. War