William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Lieutenant Dayton
Document 1795William Simmons informs Lieutenant Dayton about proper procedures for obtaining reward money for the apprehension of deserters.
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Lieu. Horatio R. Dayton D. of War Accountants Office
Elizabeth Town June 11th 1794
Sir
Your letter to the Secretary of War was handed to me, and in answer thereto have to inform you, that the reward for apprehending Deserters will be paid at this Office, provided the accounts are properly certified by you — The amount of your retained rations will also be paid here — by your procuring a Certificate of the Contractor that you drew no rations dur-ing the time therein charged, and Certify that your accounts is just and true. —
I am Sir Yr C—
William Simmons—
Type
Letterbook
Description
William Simmons informs Lieutenant Dayton about proper procedures for obtaining reward money for the apprehension of deserters.
Date
06/04/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Accountant's Office
Document number
1795060421155
Page start
82
Notable persons
Horatio Dayton
William Simmons
deserters
contractor
Secretary of War
Notable locations
Elizabeth Town
New Jersey
War Department Accountant's Office
Notable items
certificate
accounts
rations

