[Docket: Accountants Office 18 Oct. 1799 William Simmons — will furnish a statement of Mr. Lewis' accounts as soon as possible —] Department of War Accountants office October 18^th. 1799. Sir I received this morning your letter dated yesterday and have accordingly directed Statements of Mr. Lewis's accounts for Monies advanced him from the War Office to be prepared. — which will as early as the balance you speak of is transferred from the books of the Treasury to those of my Office). be furnished you agreeably to your request. Iam Sir Your obt Serv^t William Simmons The Secretary of War.