Pay of Those who Suppressed an Insurrection
Document 1795William Simmons confirms receipt of a letter sent by George Gale that contained the vouchers of Ensign David Thompson. Simmons also remitted funds to Gale for payment to the Maryland militia that were called to service in "suppression of an insurrection in the western counties of Pennsylvania."
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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 &c —
William Simmons. —
Caleb Swan. Esquire D. of War Accountants Office
P.M. Genl June 27th 1795.
Head Quarters
Sir
I have to acknowledge the Receipts of your letters of the 10th of April 11. 14. & 17th 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 &c —
William Simmons —
George Gale Esqr D. of Wars Accountants Office
Supr Baltimore June 27th 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 call'd into Actual service by the President of the United States for the Suppression of an Insurrection in the Western Counties of Pennsylvania for which sum you will please to sign the inclosed Receipt to be accountable for the due application thereof. he will also remit you the sum of thirty six Dollars and eighty seven Cents to be paid to Philip Reed Esqr Lieut Col. Commandt of the 33d Regiment Maryland Militia at Chester Town being the amount of his a/c of cashs paid by him in September 1794 for the hire of expresses, purchase of provisions and for advertising Deserters for which sum you will please forward his Receipts. —
I am Sir &c —
William Simmons —
Philip Reed. Esqr D. of War Accountants Office
Chester Town June 27th 1795.
Sir
You will receive from George Gale Esqr the sum of Thirty six Dollars and 87 Cents being the amount of your account for the hire of Expresses, purchase of provisions Advertising Deserters &c for which sum you will please give him duplicate Receipts. —
I am Sir &c
William Simmons —
Lieut. Stephen Trigg. D. of Wars Accountants Office
June 29th 1795.
Sir
Your letter of the 29. Ulto to the Secretary of War, was handed to me by him.
By referring to your Accounting Instructions you will there receive information how to Muster your men. The Payroll is to be made out from the Muster Roll commencing the mens pay from the date which they
Type
Letterbook
Description
William Simmons confirms receipt of a letter sent by George Gale that contained the vouchers of Ensign David Thompson. Simmons also remitted funds to Gale for payment to the Maryland militia that were called to service in "suppression of an insurrection in the western counties of Pennsylvania."
Date
06/27/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Accountant's Office
Document number
1795062721555
Page start
105
Notable persons
George Gale
supervisor Baltimore
William Simmons
Ensign David Thompson
Maryland Militia
Treasurer
Major Howe
officers
Notable locations
Baltimore
War department Accountant's Office
Notable items
Whiskey Rebellion
books
pay
receipts
credit

