William Simmons discusses pay, finance, and accounting with Major Howe
Document 1795William Simmons confirms receipt of pay records sent by Major Bezaleel Howe.
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Lieu John Parker Hale D. of War Accountant[undecipherable]
of Arty & Engineers April 23d
Portsmouth
New Hamre
Sir
Your letter of the 1[undecipherable]
I have received this day covering the Receipts of yo[undecipherable]
and recruits for the months of January and Fe[undecipherable]
1795 which after an examination will be prep[undecipherable]
your Credit.
I am Sir &c
William Simm[undecipherable]
Capt Alexanr Thompson D. of War Accountant[undecipherable]
of Arty & Engineers April 23d
New York
Sir
Your letter of the [undecipherable]
to the late Accountant with the enclosures have [undecipherable]
hand; the pay for your self and men will be [undecipherable]
to you in a few days.
I am Sir &c
William [undecipherable]
Majr Brig Howe D. of War Accountant[undecipherable]
Pittsburgh April 23[undecipherable]
Sir
Your letter of the 16[undecipherable]
to the late Accountant with the receipt rolls of [undecipherable]
and men for October, November and December [undecipherable]
this day received, which after examination will be [undecipherable]
Type
Letterbook
Description
William Simmons confirms receipt of pay records sent by Major Bezaleel Howe.
Date
04/23/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Accountant's Office
Document number
1794042321056
Page start
15
Notable persons
Bezaleel Howe
William Simmons
Notable locations
Pittsburgh
War Accountant's Office
Notable items
receipt rolls
credit
balance

