M^r William Simmons Philad 22^nd October 1799 Sir Inclosed is M^r David Henleys Draft on the Secretary of War for Six hundred & twenty Doll^rs which we request the fav^r of you to present for pay[ment] if you can obtain the same without waiting the Ten Days it will oblige us & when a ceed [undecipherable: probable reading "acceed'd"] shall thank you to forward us as much per same — are very Respectfully Your fr^d Thomas & John Clifford [Address leaf: William Simmons Esq^r / Accomptant / War Office / [undecipherable]; postal notation: FREE; circular postal stamp]