Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Edward Carrington
Document 1795William Simmons notifies Edward Carrington that money for the pay of Ensign Edward Voss will be remitted by the Treasurer.
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[Joshua Wentworth Esqr]
[dr. Portsmouth]
[New Hampsr]
D of War Accountants Office
April 20th 1795
Sir
I this day received your letter covering the receipt of Lieut John Parker Hale by one hundred thirty four Dollars and ninety three Cents for the pay of himself and recruits for January and February 1795.
I am Sir &c
William Simmons
[Lieut John P. Hale]
[Batt of Engineers]
[Portsmouth]
[New Hampsr]
D. of War Accountants Office
April 20th 1795
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 &c
William Simmons
[Gov. Carrington Esqr]
[Richmond]
[Virginia]
D of War Accountants Office
April 21st 1795
Sir
The Treasurer will remit 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 Edward Carrington that money for the pay of Ensign Edward Voss will be remitted by the Treasurer.
Date
04/21/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Accountant's Office
Document number
1795042121055
Page start
10
Notable persons
Edward Carrington
William Simmons
Treasurer
Notable locations
Richmond, Virginia
War Department Accountant's Office
Norfolk Virginia
Notable items
pay
receipts

