William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with John Bryant
Document 1795William Simmons confirms receipt of John Bryant's current accounts.
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John Bryant Eqr D. of War. Accountants' Office
Springfield June 6th 1795
Massts
Sir
I received your letter of the 29. Ulto inclosing your Account Current by which it appears that you have a Balance remaining in your hands of 1431 7/10 Dollars you will therefore send on your Vouchers up to the end of this month. in order that a final settlement may take place to that day. You can inserte your salary up to that day in your next Account. —
I am Sir Ye
William Simmons
Nathand Gochane. D of War Accountants' Office
Boston. June 6th 1795
Sir
I receive your letter of 25 Ulto inclosing two receipts Lieut. David Haly for 400 Dollars, and Caleb Gibbs for One hundred eighty seven Dollars and fifty Cents which are passed to your Credit. —
I am Sir Ye
William Simmons
The Secretary of War. D. of War Accountants' Office
June 6th 1795.
Sir
Major B. Howe has rendered to this Office for allowance the inclosed account amounting to 114 Dollars for his expenses from Pittsburg to this City and while attending here on the court as a Witness, for which he charges at the rate of 3 Dollars p Day, he alledges that
Type
Letterbook
Description
William Simmons confirms receipt of John Bryant's current accounts.
Date
06/06/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Accountant's Office
Document number
1795060621055
Page start
85
Notable persons
John Bryant
William Simmons
Notable locations
Springfield
War Department Accountant's Office
Massachusetts
Notable items
account
balance
vouchers
settlement
salary

