William Simmons discusses pay, finance, and accounting with Captain Thompson
Document 1795William Simmons confirms receipt of pay records from Captain Alexander Thompson.
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Lieut John Parker Hale D. of War Accountants
of Arty of Engineers April 23d
Portsmouth
New Hamp
Sir
Your letter of the 11
I have received this day coveing the Receipts of your
and recruits for the months of January and Fe[bruary]
1795 which after an examination will be pas[sed to]
your Credit. I am Sir &c
William Simm[s]
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Capt Alexanr Thompson D. of War Accountants
of Arty of Engineers April 23d
New York
Sir
Your letter of the [undecipherable]
to the late Accountant with the enclosures have [come to]
hand; the pay for your self and men will be [transmitted]
to you in a few days. I am Sir &c
William Sim[ms]
---
Majr Boz. Hawe D. of War Accountan[ts]
Pittsburgh April 23d
Sir
Your letter of the 16th
to the late Accountant with the receipt rolls of [officers]
and men for October, November and December [1794]
this day received, which after examination will be p[assed]
Type
Letterbook
Description
William Simmons confirms receipt of pay records from Captain Alexander Thompson.
Date
04/23/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Accountant's Office
Document number
1795042321655
Page start
15
Notable persons
Alexander Thompson
William Simmons
artillerists and engineers
Notable locations
New York
War Department Accountant's Office
Notable items
pay

