Pay Rolls Received
Document 1795William Simmons confirms receipt of Major Craig's pay rolls.
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Dt of War Accountants Office
June 1st 1795
Lieut Horatio N. Dayton
Elizabeth Touro
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 esteemed Rations will also be paid here by your producing a certificate of the Contractor that you draw no Rations during the time therein Charged, and Certifying your account is just and true. — I am Sir Yr
William Simmons
Isaac Craig Esqre Dt of War Accountants Office
Pittsburgh June 5 1795
Sir
I received your letter of 29 ulto with its enclosures which shall be put under examination, and if found right, placed to your credit. — You will receive hereafter, agreeably to your request a further supply of Muster & Pay Bills
I am Sir Yrs
William Simmons
Caleb Gibbs, Esquire Dt of War Accountants Office
Boston June 5th 1795
Sir
Received your letter of 24 ulto and in answer thereto inform you that a certificate from General [undecipherable] of the State you told him you received your appointment is necessary, as the Pay of all Officers in the service of the United States is calculated from the date they accept their appointment, and [text continues]
Type
Letterbook
Description
William Simmons confirms receipt of Major Craig's pay rolls.
Date
06/05/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Accountant's Office
Document number
1795060521155
Page start
82
Note
Cited in Craig to Simmons, 06/12/1795.
Notable persons
Isaac Craig
William Simmons
Notable locations
Pittsburgh
War Department Accountant's Office
Notable items
muster rolls
pay rolls
credit

