William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Captain Gibson
Document 1795William Simmons sends blank pay rolls with instructions to Captain Gibson.
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durations of every two Months to this Office, when an examination will take place and the amount thereof transmitted in the usual Manner. I therefore inclose you some blank pay rolls for that purpose. —
I am Sir &c —
William Simmons
Lt David Hale. D of War Accountants Office
Corps of Engineers April 28th 1795
Portland, Massaty
Sir
I inclose you some blank rolls as it is intended that in future each Officer is to make out his own pay roll and transmit it together with the musters at the expiration of every two Months to this Office when an examination will take place and the amount thereof transmitted to you in the usual manner.
I am Sir &c
William Simmons
Lt Alexand Gibson. D of War Accountants Office
Staunton, Virginia — April 28th 1795
Sir
It is intended in future that each Officer is to make out his own pay roll, and at the expiration of every two months transmit it together with the Musters to this Office, when an examination will take place and the amount thereof, transmitted to you through the hands of the Superior. — I inclose you some blank pay rolls for that purpose —
I am Sir &c —
William Simmons
Type
Letterbook
Description
William Simmons sends blank pay rolls with instructions to Captain Gibson.
Date
04/28/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Accountant's Office
Document number
1795042821555
Page start
26
Notable persons
Alexander Gibson
William Simmons
Notable locations
Staunton, Virginia
War Department Accountant's Office

