[Letter from William Simmons dated Aug. 14. 1799] Department of War Accountants Office Sam^l. Hodgdon Esq^r. Sup^t. of Military Stores Department of War Accountants Office Aug^t 14^th 1799 Sir Enclosed you will receive an Abstract of articles purchased by Joseph Williams. Paymaster at the Armory at Springfield Massachusetts. for the amount of which he will receive a credit on the books of this office. and for which he is to be held accountable on the books of the Superintendant of Military stores. — I am Sir, Your obed^t Servant [signature] W^m Simmons Samuel Hodgdon Esq^r.