Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Joshua Wentworth
Document 1795William Simmons informs Joshua Wentworth that money has been remitted to him for payment to Captain James Sever, USN.
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John Chester Esqr D. of War Accountants Off[ice]
Supt Wethersfield Connt May 16th 179[5]
Sir
The Treasurer will rem[it] 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 Don-ald Grant Mitchell, who will sign seperate re-ceipts being accountable for the latter sum. —
Sam Sir Yc —
William Simmons
Capt Donald G. Mitchell D. of War Accountants Off[ice]
Wethersfield Connt May 16.th 179[5]
Sir
John Chester Esqr Asper[son] 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 Simmons
Joshua Wentworth D. of War Accountants Off[ice]
Supt Portsmouth May 16.th 1795
New Hamps Sir The Treasurer will rem[it]
Type
Letterbook
Description
William Simmons informs Joshua Wentworth that money has been remitted to him for payment to Captain James Sever, USN.
Date
05/16/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Accountant's Office
Document number
1795051621255
Page start
55
Notable persons
Joshua Wentworth
William Simmons
supervisor
Treasurer
Captain James Sever
Navy
Notable locations
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
War Accountant's Office
Notable items
receipts

