War department, October 7. 1799 Sir I enclose you a Copy of Instructions to Jonathan Jackson Esq as Agent for Fortifications to be erected for the defence of the Town and harbour of Boston — You will be pleased to transmit him such information respecting Vouchers and the forms of keeping and exhibiting his Accounts as may be necessary — I am Sir Your humble Servant James M^cHenry W^m Simmons Esq Accountant