William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Lieutenant Colonel Thurston
Document 1795William Simmons informs Lieutenant Colonel John Thurston that funds for the payment of Jefferson County Scouts has been remitted to James McDonald.
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D. of War Accountants Office
May 25. 1795.
John Thurston. Esqr
Lt. Col. of Jefferson County
Kentucky. —
Sir
I this day paid in pursuance of your Power of attorney to James McDonald the sum of Four hundred and forty Six dollars and 66/100 being for the Pay of the Scouts of Jefferson County for their Services between 25th June 1794 and 2nd January 1795 for which sum you are held accountable for the due application thereof, agreeably to the enclosed Muster and Pay Rolls, you will therefore Pay them as soon as possible and transmit the Receipts to this Office, for this sum as well as the former sums received by John Ware your attorney for your exoneration. —
I am Sir Y.c —
William Simmons —
Type
Letterbook
Description
William Simmons informs Lieutenant Colonel John Thurston that funds for the payment of Jefferson County Scouts has been remitted to James McDonald.
Date
05/25/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Accountant's Office
Document number
1795052521055
Page start
66
Notable persons
John Thurston
William Simmons
James McDonald
Scouts
attorney John Ware
Notable locations
Jefferson County, Kentucky
War Department Accountant's Office
Notable items
pay
muster
pay roll

