William Simmons discusses pay, finance, and accounting with Captain Eaton
Document 1795William Simmons notifies Capt. Eaton that he will receive funds for recruiting from John Chester.
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[t]William Eaton. D. of War Accountants Office
Springfield Mas.to May 8th 1795
Sir
John Chester Esq.re will
remit you the sum of Two hundred and fifty Dollars for
the use of the recruiting service for which sum you will
receipt to be accountable to this Office for the same —
I am Sir Y.r c.
William Simmons
Nicholas Fishe Esq.r D. of War Accountants Office
Apr.t New York May 8th 1795
Sir
The Treasurer will remit you
the sum of thirty six dollars, being for the pay and fo-
rage of John R. Lynch Surgeon Mate Corps of Artille-
ry and Engineers for which sum he will sign du-
plicate receipts — — I am Sir Y.r c.
William Simmons —
John R. Lynch Surg. Mate D. of War Accountants Office
of Art.y & Engineers May 8th 1795
New York Sir
Nicholas Fishe Esquire
will deliver you the sum of thirty six dollars being for
the pay and forage for the months of April 1795 —
I am Sir Y.r c.
William Simmons
Type
Letterbook
Description
William Simmons notifies Capt. Eaton that he will receive funds for recruiting from John Chester.
Date
05/08/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Accountant's Office
Document number
1795050821155
Page start
38
Notable persons
William Eaton
William Simmons
recruiting service
Notable locations
Springfield, Massachusetts
War Department Accountant's Office

