William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Caleb Swan
Document 1795William Simmons informs Caleb Swan that the Secretary at War has not yet determined the price of a subsistence ration. Simmons will notify Swan when that information is available.
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D. of War Accountants' Office
Nathaniel Gorham Esqr June 20.th 1795
ppro Boston
Sir Your letter of the 10th Instt convey-ing a receipt m. of Capt Fryes for ninety seven Dollars and [undecipherable] cents. I have received and the amount shall be placed to your Credit. —
I am Sir yc
William Simmons
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Caleb Swan. Esqr D. of War Accountants' Office
June 20.th 1795
Sir
The Enclosed is copy of my letter of 7th 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 yc
William Simmons —
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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 Bearer hereof Docr William Sawtow who goes immediately to West Point— The sum of three thousand Dollars
Type
Letterbook
Description
William Simmons informs Caleb Swan that the Secretary at War has not yet determined the price of a subsistence ration. Simmons will notify Swan when that information is available.
Date
06/20/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Accountants Office
Document number
1795062021155
Page start
99
Notable persons
Caleb Swan
William Simmons
Tucker M. Woodson
Secretary of War
Notable locations
War Department Accountants Office
Notable items
price
rations
subsistence

