William Simmons discusses pay, finance, and accounting with Captain Miller
Document 1795William Simmons notifies Captain Miller that recruiting funds have been disbursed to John Chester.
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The Accounts you allude to have not yet come to hand give you that as soon as they do, and are in a situation for settlement that an examination shall immediately take place, and such part as are admissible shall also be passed to your Credit, and you informed of the Balance.
I am Sir &c
William Simmons
Chester. Esqr
Connec.t
D. of War. Accountants Office
April 24th 1795
Sir
The Treasurer will remit the sum of five hundred and fifty dollars to be paid Capt Edward Miller at Middletown for the use of the recruiting service for which you will please take duplicate receipts of him to be accountable and transmit them to this Office.
I am Sir &c
William Simmons
Edward Miller.
Middletown
Conn.t
D. of War Accountants Office
April 24.th 1795
Sir
The Treasurer has remitted to John Chester Esqr Supr. to be transmitted to you the sum of five hundred and fifty Dollars on account of the recruiting service for which sum you are held accountable and will please give him duplicate receipts.
I am Sir &c
William Simmons
Type
Letterbook
Description
William Simmons notifies Captain Miller that recruiting funds have been disbursed to John Chester.
Date
04/24/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Accountant's Office
Document number
1795042421155
Page start
16
Notable persons
Edward Miller
William Simmons
Treasurer
John Chester, supervisor Connecticut
recruiting service
Notable locations
Middletown, Connecticut
War Accountant's Office
Notable items
duplicate receipts

