William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Nathaniel Gorham
Document 1795William Simmons confirms receipt of a letter from Nathaniel Gorham containing a receipt from Capt. Frederick Frye.
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D. of War Accountants' Office
Nathaniel Gorham Esqr June 20.th 1795
[pp to] Boston
Sir Your letter of the 10th Instt cover-ing a receipt no of Capt Fryes for ninety seven Dollars and [undecipherable] cents. I have received and the amount shall be passed to your Credit. —
I am Sir yr
William Simmons
Caleb Swan. Esqr D. of War Accountants Office
June 20.th 1795
Sir
The Inclosed is copy of my letter of 7.th Instant by Tucker M. Woodson. The Rise of a Subsistence Ration has not yet been determined on by the Secretary's — but I will do all in my power to forward the business and give you immediate information. —
I am Sir yr
William Simmons —
George Fleming Esqr D. of War Accountants Office
West Point June 20.th 1795
Sir
Your letter of the 15th June accompanied by Sundry Vouchers for payments made by you, have come safe to hands which will be put under examination with those before forwarded in order that the Settlements may be completed at the end of this month. —
Agreeably to your request, you will receive from the the Bearer hereof Docr William Lawton who goes immediately to West Point — the sum of three thousand Dollars
Type
Letterbook
Description
William Simmons confirms receipt of a letter from Nathaniel Gorham containing a receipt from Capt. Frederick Frye.
Date
06/20/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Accountant's Office
Document number
1795062021055
Page start
99
Notable persons
Nathaniel Gorham
William Simmons
supervisor Boston
Captain Frye
Notable locations
Boston
War Department Accountant's Office
Massachusetts
Notable items
credit
receipt

