William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Richard Young
Document 1795William Simmons directs Richard Young to disburse funds for the pay of the 11th Regiment of Kentucky Militia.
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Mr. Richard Young
Paymr of the 1st Reg. of
Kentucky Militias.
Woodforde County
D. of War Accountants O[ffice]
May 2d 17[95]
Sir
You will receive from [your] attomey Louis Young the sum of Two hundred [twen]ty four dollars and twenty Cents, being for the pay of [a] detachment of Militias of the 11th Regiments commanded by Lieut. Madecai Redo and Ensign John Allen, being fo[r] their services as guards for the protection of the frontiers of Shelby and Clarke Counties State of Kentucky in the Years of 1793 and 1794 for which sum you are accountable to this Office for the disbursement thereof, agreeably to the enclosed receipt rolls — You will observe that where a man makes his mark it must be witnessed by a person of respecta=bility. — as soon as you have finished this business you will please transmit the receipt rolls to this Office where the amount thereof will be passed to your Credit. —
I am Sir Yc—
William Simmons
Type
Letterbook
Description
William Simmons directs Richard Young to disburse funds for the pay of the 11th Regiment of Kentucky Militia.
Date
05/02/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Accountant's Office
Document number
1795050221055
Page start
31
Notable persons
Richard Young
William Simmons
Lewis Young
Mordecai Rex
Ensign John Allen
Notable locations
Woodford County, Kentucky
War Department Accountant's Office
frontiers
Shelby County
Clarke County
Notable items
receipt rolls
credit

