William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with John Chester
Document 1795William Simmons informs John Chester that the receipt for Captain Wadsworth is received.
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[D. of War Accountants Office
May 12th 1795
[...] n Chester. Esqr
Wethersfield Conn.
Sir
I have this day received your letter of the 10th Instant enclosing the receipt of Capt Decius Wadsworth's for seven hundred forty five dollars and thirty four Cents. —
I am Sir Yr &c
William Simmons
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Daniel Stevens. Esqre D. of War Accountants Office
Supt Charleston May 14th 1795
St Carolinas
Sir
The Treasurer will remit you the sum of one thousand Dollars to be paid by you to Daniel De Saussure at Charleston for the purpose of mounting the Artillery for which sum you will please take duplicate receipts to be accountable. —
I am Sir Yr &c —
William Simmons
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Daniel De Saussure. D. of War Accountants Office
Charleston May 14th 1795
Sir
Daniel Stevens Esqre will deliver you the sum of One thousand dollars being for the purpose of mounting the Artillery at Charleston for which sum you are held accountable, and will please give him duplicate receipts. —
I am Sir Yr &c
William Simmons
Type
Letterbook
Description
William Simmons informs John Chester that the receipt for Captain Wadsworth is received.
Date
05/13/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Accountant's Office
Document number
1795051321055
Page start
50
Notable persons
John Chester
William Simmons
Captain Decius Wadsworth
Notable locations
Wethersfield, Connecticut
War Department Accountant's Office
Notable items
receipt

