William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with John Chester
Document 1795William Simmons informs John Chester that funds have been remitted for the pay of recruits under the command of Capt. Mitchell.
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from the day they were appointed. You will therefore remain charged with the sum you received, intitle your accounts are settled to cover that amount. —
I am Sir Yr
William Simmons —
Lieutt John McClellan. D. of War Accountants Office
West Point Sir June 5th 1795
I received your letter of the 31st ulto inclosing a Recruit Roll for pay of yourself and Recruits for January February & March 1795. The same has been examined and the sum of 300 Dollars 90/100 has been passed to your Credit which is the amount of your Receipt. —
I am Sir Yr
William Simmons
John Chester Esqr D. of War Accountants Office
Wethersfield June 5th 1795
Sir
The Treasurer will remit you the sum of six hundred, fifty nine Dollars and ninety eight Cents being for the Pay of the Recruits under the command of Capt. Dmale G. Mitchits at Middletown to 31st May 1795 for which sum he is to be accountable; and will give you the necessary receipts. —
I am
Sir Yr
William Simmons
Type
Letterbook
Description
William Simmons informs John Chester that funds have been remitted for the pay of recruits under the command of Capt. Mitchell.
Date
06/05/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Accountant's Office
Document number
1795060521455
Page start
83
Notable persons
John Chester
William Simmons
Captain Mitchell
treasurer
recruits
Notable locations
Wethersfield
War Accountant's Office
Connecticut
Middletown
Notable items
receipts

