William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Captain Mitchell
Document 1795William Simmons informs Capt. Mitchel that John Chester will disburse monies accountable to him for recruiting.
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John Chester Esqr D. of War Accountants Off[ice]
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 Mitchell 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[n]ald Grant Mitchell, who will sign separate re[ceipts] being accountable for the latter sum —
Sam Sir Yc —
William Simmons
Capt Donald G. Mitchell D. of War Accountants Of[fice]
Wethersfield Connt May 16th 179[5]
Sir
John Chester Esqr Sup[erintendent] 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[li]cate receipts. — Sam Sir Yc —
William Simmons
Joshas Wentworth D. of War Accountants Of[fice]
Supr Portsmouth May 16th 1795
New Hamps Sir The Treasurer will remi[t]
Type
Letterbook
Description
William Simmons informs Capt. Mitchel that John Chester will disburse monies accountable to him for recruiting.
Date
05/16/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Accountant's Office
Document number
1795051621155
Page start
55
Notable persons
Donald Grant Mitchell
William Simmons
supervisor
Notable locations
Wethersfield, Connecticut
War Department Accountant's Office
recruiting service
Notable items
receipts

