Sir War department May 21^st 1799 You will be pleased to examine M^r Henley's account as Conductor of Military Stores and settle the same upon the principle of compensation that has been admitted in the Office upon a former occasion. M^r Henley cannot proceed to join the Army without his pay. — I am Sir with respect Your obed. Servant James McHenry The Accountant of the War department [Docket, verso: War department — William Simmons Esq — Accountant of the War Office — [undecipherable] — this day on account of his — 22. [undecipherable] May — [undecipherable] — by Commandant [undecipherable] — [undecipherable]]