William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Nathaniel Gorham
Document 1795William Simmons notifies Nathan Gorham that he has received receipts for Captain Samuel Nicholson and Lieutenant Hale.
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[D. of War Accountants O]
Edward Carrington Esqr May 9th [179]
Supr Richmond
Virginia
Sir
I have received your en[closure to the Secretary of War being the re]ceipt of [Capt] Samuel Tinsley for four hundred dollars for the [use] of the recruiting service.
I am Sir Yr —
William [Simmons]
[D. of War Accountants O]
Nathl Gorham Esqr May 11th 179[5]
Supr Boston
Masstts
Sir
I have this day received your letter of the 6th Instant covering the receipts of Lieut [undecipherable] Hale for four hundred six dollars and 65 Cents and Capt Samuel Nicholson's for five hundred and six[ty] nine dollars. —
I am Sir Yr —
William Simmons
[D. of War Accountants O]
Capt Frederick Drye May 11th 179[5]
Salem Masstts
Sir
I have this day received enclos[ed] your receipt roll for the pay of yourself Lieut [undecipherable] and the recruits under your command to the 28 [undecipherable] 1795 amounting to Two hundred, eighty dollars and six Cents, which has been examined with the pay a[bstract] and find it to be right, and will be passed to your [Cr]
I am Yr — William Simm[ons]
Type
Letterbook
Description
William Simmons notifies Nathan Gorham that he has received receipts for Captain Samuel Nicholson and Lieutenant Hale.
Date
05/11/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Accountant's Office
Document number
1795051121055
Page start
45
Notable persons
Nathaniel Gorham
William Simmons
supervisor
Notable locations
Boston, Massachusetts
War Accountant's Office

