[Comptrollers Office Dec 26. 1800 office attended rec'd. same day an/pr [undecipherable] 1801] Comptrollers Office William Simmons Esq^r Accountant of the War Department --- Treasury Department, Comptrollers Office, December 26. 1800. Sir, I have been informed by James O'Hara Esq. Contractor for supplying the troops of the United States with provisions that in a late settlement of his accounts at your office, sundry charges amounting to the sum of one hundred and forty eight thousand, seven hundred and twenty dollars and sixty cents have not been allowed, for which he thinks himself entitled to credit, and therefore requests to have them re-considered at the Treasury. In order that a proper judgement may be formed upon this appeal, you are requested to furnish me as soon as convenient, with a statement of the several sums disallowed, [underline: or suspended,] the vouchers in support of them, and the considerations which governed you in refusing their admission. I am, Sir; very respectfully, Your Obed. Serv; [signature] William Simmons Esq^r