William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Caleb Swan
Document 1795William Simmons confirms receipt of records sent by Caleb Swan.
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have received with its inclosures, which shall be examined and entered to the Credit of the different Officers.
The reason for my not charging you with the 95 Dollars, which appeared due from Major Howe was that you had not entered it in your Account Current — I however shall now pass that sum to his Credit charging you with the amount. —
I am Sir Yr —
William Simmons. —
Caleb Swan. Esquire D.t of War Accountants Office
P. M. Genl June 27.th 1795
Head Quarters.
Sir
I have to acknowledge the Receipts of your letters of the 10.th of April 11. 14, & 17.th May, with Sundry accompaniments; all of which I shall answer fully by Mr. Love who leaves this in a day or two —
I am Sir Yr —
William Simmons —
George Gale Esq.r D.t of War Accountants Office
Sup.r Baltimore June 27.th 1795.
Sir
I have received your Letter of 18 Instant inclosing Ensign David Thompson's Receipts for 83.22/100 which sum will be passed to your Credit on the Books of this Office. —
The Treasurer will remit you the sum of five thousand Dollars — being on account of the Pay of the Maryland Militia lately called into actual
Type
Letterbook
Description
William Simmons confirms receipt of records sent by Caleb Swan.
Date
06/27/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Accountants Office
Document number
1795062721455
Page start
105
Notable persons
Caleb Swan
William Simmons
Mr. Love
paymaster general
Notable locations
War Department Accountants Office
Headquarters
Notable items
sundry accompaniments

