William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Nicholas Fish
Document 1795William Simmons informs Nicholas Fish that funds have been remitted for him to pay Capt. Alexander Thompson at Governor's Island.
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I free see that some regulation ought to be immediately made at the War Office for the settlement of the Subsistence rations of the Officers — in the present State of things, under the new Contract they are allowed nothing at all, because the Contracts dont reach to them and of course there is no price fixed to the rations beyond Fort Washington — What then is an Officer to charge for his Subsistence when posted beyond they place; pray be so good as to have it determined, and let me know as soon as possible, as it is necessary as well for the information of Mr Swan as to enable me to settle the Subsistence Accounts of Officers, under similar circumstances, who have rendered the Accounts to this Office that some price be fixed — I will thank you for your consideration on the Subject and inform what the price shall be —
I am Sir &c
[underline: William Simmons]
George Gale Esqr D. of War Accountants Office
Baltimore June 9.th 1795
Sir
The Treasurer will remit you the sum of Eighty three dollars 7/90 being for the pay of Enst. David Thompson and recruit to 31st May — Stationed at Winchester — for which sum he is accountable and will give him Duplicates
I am Sir &c
[underline: William Simmons]
Nicholas Fish Esqr D. of War Accountants Office
Agt New York June 11.th 1795
Sir
The Treasurer of the United States will remit you the sum of Six hundred, and
Type
Letterbook
Description
William Simmons informs Nicholas Fish that funds have been remitted for him to pay Capt. Alexander Thompson at Governor's Island.
Date
06/11/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Accountants Office
Document number
1795061121055
Page start
87
Notable persons
Nicholas Fish
William Simmons
Alexander Thompson
supervisor New York
T. Elmer
men
Notable locations
New York
War Department Accountants Office
Governor's Island
Notable items
duplicate receipts
command
pay

