William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with George Fleming
Document 1795William Simmons confirms receipt of a letter from George Fleming containing pay vouchers. Simmons forwards West Point's pay roll to Fleming via Doctor Lawton.
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D. of War Accountants' Office
Nathaniel Gorham Esqr June 20.th 1795
pd Boston
Sir Your letter of the 10th Instt cover-
ing a receipt mo of Capt Fryes for ninety seven Dollars and ten
cents. I have received and the amount shall be passed to your
Credit. —
I am Sir yr etc
William Simmons
Caleb Swan Esqr D. of War Accountants' Office
June 20.th 1795
Sir
The Enclosed 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 13th June ac-
companied 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 Lawtson who goes imme-
diately to West Point — the sum of three thousand Dollars
Type
Letterbook
Description
William Simmons confirms receipt of a letter from George Fleming containing pay vouchers. Simmons forwards West Point's pay roll to Fleming via Doctor Lawton.
Date
06/20/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Accountants Office
Document number
1795062021455
Page start
99
Notable persons
George Fleming
William Simmons
bearer
Doctor William Lawton
Notable locations
West Point
War Department Accountants Office
New York
Notable items
vouchers
payments
settlements
sums
receipts

