Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Edward Carrington
Document 1795William Simmons informs Edward Carrington that funds remitted to him are payable to Captain Gibson for recruiting at Staunton Virginia.
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Edwd Carrington, Esqr D. of War Accountants Office
Supr Richmond June 1st 1795.
Virginia Sir
The Treasurer will remit you the sum of Two hundred and fifty dollars on account of the recruiting service to be paid to Alexander Gibson Capt at Staunton for which sum he is to be held accountable and will give you duplicate receipts.
I am Sir Yrs —
William Simmons
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Capt. Alexanr Gibson. D. of War Accountants Office
Staunton June 1st 1795.
Virginia Sir
You will receive from Edwd Carrington Esqr Supervisor, the sum of Two hundred and fifty dollars for the recruiting service, for which sum you are held accountable, and will give him duplicate receipts —
I am Sir Yrs —
William Simmons
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Ensi. David Thompson. D. of War Accountants Office
Winchester June 2d 1795.
Virginia Sir
On examination of your receipt roll for January, February and March 1795. I find you paid John Ryley 3 dollars who was not inserted in the pay or Muster roll — his receipt therefore is disallowed — If he has any pay due
Type
Letterbook
Description
William Simmons informs Edward Carrington that funds remitted to him are payable to Captain Gibson for recruiting at Staunton Virginia.
Date
06/01/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Accountants Office
Document number
1795060121255
Page start
77
Notable persons
Edward Carrington
William Simmons
supervisor
Treasurer
Captain Alexander Gibson
Notable locations
Richmond, Virginia
War Accountants Office
Staunton
Notable items
receipts
receipts

