William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with John Chester
Document 1795William Simmons informs John Chester that he has been remitted money for payment to Captain Donald Grant Mitchell
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John Chester, Esqr D. of War Accountants O[ffice]
Supt Wethersfield Connt May 16th 179[5]
Sir
The Treasurer will re[mit] you the sum of one hundred and Sixty dollars being for the Pay of Capt Donald Grant Mitchel from 1st January to 30th April 1795 inclusive, also the su[m] of Two hundred dollars for the use of the Recruiting Service, which sums are to be paid to the said Do[-]ald Grant Mitchel, who will sign seperate re[-]ceipts being accountable for the latter sum —
Sam Sir Yc —
William Simmons
Capt Donald G. Mitchel D. of War Accountants O[ffice]
Wethersfield Connt May 16th 179[5]
Sir
John Chester Esqr As[sumes] will pay the sum of two hundred dollars for the use of the Recruiting Service for which sum you are held acco[unt-]able — he will also pay you the sum of one hundred and sixty dollars being for your pay from 1st Janua[ry] to 30th April 1795 for which sums you will sign dup[-]cate receipts. — Sam Sir Yc —
William Simm[ons]
Joshaa Wentworth D. of War Accountants O[ffice]
Insr Portsmouth May 16th 1795
New Hamps Sir The Treasurer will rem[it]
Type
Letterbook
Description
William Simmons informs John Chester that he has been remitted money for payment to Captain Donald Grant Mitchell
Date
05/16/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Accountant's Office
Document number
1795051621055
Page start
55
Notable persons
John Chester
William Simmons
Treasurer
Captain Donald Grant Mitchell
Mitchell
supervisor
recruiting service
Notable locations
Wethersfield, Connecticut
War Department Accountant's Office

