[Phil.^a March 31^st 1800 [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable]] William Simmons Esq^r Accountant War Department [seal] Philad.^a March 31^st 1800 Sir, As I find a considerable inconvenience arising to the persons from whom I purchase articles on Y^s the U States by obliging them to come themselves and sign receipts — I request to be informed, whether in those cases their Clerks Signing receipts for them will not be deemed a sufficient Voucher without their writing any order or coming themselves. I am Sir, Your Ob.^t Hble Serv.^t [undecipherable] Miller Ag.^t D. W. [undecipherable] William Simmons Esq^r Accountant War Department