William Simmons discusses pay, finance, and accounting with Lieutenant Hale
Document 1795William Simmons notifies Lieutenant Hale that the pay receipts covering himself and his troops have been received.
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D. of War Accountants Office
April 20th 1795
Joshua Wentworth Esqr
Portsmouth
New Hampsre
Sir
I this day received your letter covering the receipt of Lieut John Parker Hale for one hundred thirty four Dollars and ninety three Cents for the pay of himself and recruits for January and February 1795. I am Sir yr
William Simmons
D. of War Accountants Office
April 20th 1795
Lieut John P. Hale
Attt of Engineers
Portsmouth
New Hampsre
Sir
Your letter of the 8th Instant covering the receipts of yourself and men for pay to the 28th of December 1794 inclusive I have this day received which after examination will be passed to your Credit. I am Sir yr
William Simmons
Gov. Carrington Esqr
Richmond
Virginia
D. of War Accountants Office
April 21st 1795
Sir
The Treasurer will remit to you the sum of One hundred, fifty three Dollars and thirty three Cents to be transmitted to Ensign Edward Voss at Norfolk being for his pay from the 12th of August 1794 (the Date of his Acceptance) to the 31st March 1795 inclusive for which sum he will
Type
Letterbook
Description
William Simmons notifies Lieutenant Hale that the pay receipts covering himself and his troops have been received.
Date
04/20/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Accountant's Office
Document number
1795042021255
Page start
10
Notable persons
John P. Hale
William Simmons
Artillerists and Engineers
Notable locations
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
War Department Accountant's Office
Notable items
credit
pay

