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 has not entered it in your Account Current — I however shall ni pass that sum to his Credit, charging you with the amount. —
I am Sir Yr. —
William Simmons. —
Caleb Swan. Esquire Dt. of War Accountants Office
P. M. Genl. June 27th 1795
Head Quarters.
Sir
I have to acknowledge the Receipts of your Letter 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 Yr. —
William Simmons —
George Gale Esqr. Dt. of War 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 called into actual
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

