William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with John Chester
Document 1795William Simmons confirms receipt of records pertaining to Captain Donald Mitchell. Mitchell's receipts were forwarded to Simmons by John Chester.
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Accounts entering under each head the sums paid for that Account — This measure will much facilitate the examination of your accounts at this Office — By directions of the Secretary of War I have forwarded to Lieut William Richard by this opportunity the sum of five hundred dollars for the use of the recruiting service for which sum he is held accountable — I have also to inform you that the bearer Benajah Herbert received one hundred dollars to defray his expences on his return to Knoxville for which sum he is to account with you — you being charged on the books of this Office for the same — I am Sir yc
William Simmons
John Chester, Esqr D. of War Accountants Office
Supr Wethersfields June 1st 1795
Connt Sir
Your letter of the 27th ultimo enclosing the receipts of Capt Donald Grant Mitchel, amounting to three hundred and sixty dollars, I have this day received [underline: and] will be entered accordingly.
I am Sir yc
William Simmons
Joshua Wentworth, Esqr D. of War Accountants Office
Supr Portsmouth June 1st 1795
New Hampre Sir I have this day received your letter of the 23d Ultmo enclosing the receipt of Captain James Sever for nine hundred forty five dollars and ninety Cents — I am Sir yc
William Simmons
Type
Letterbook
Description
William Simmons confirms receipt of records pertaining to Captain Donald Mitchell. Mitchell's receipts were forwarded to Simmons by John Chester.
Date
06/01/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Accountant's Office
Document number
1795060121055
Page start
76
Notable persons
John Chester
William Simmons
Donald Grant Mitchell
supervisor
Notable locations
Wethersfield, Connecticut
War Department Accountant's Office
Notable items
receipts

