William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Philip Reed
Document 1795William Simmons informs Philip Reed of Chestertown that George Gale of Baltimore will pay him for the hire of expresses, purchase of provisions, and advertising deserters.
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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 now pass that sum to his Credit charging you with the amount. —
I am Sir Yr —
William Simmons. —
Caleb Swan. Esquire Dr 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 accompanymts: 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 Dr 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 informs Philip Reed of Chestertown that George Gale of Baltimore will pay him for the hire of expresses, purchase of provisions, and advertising deserters.
Date
06/27/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Accountant's Office
Document number
1795062721655
Page start
105
Notable persons
Philip Reed
William Simmons
George Gale
deserters
Notable locations
Chester Town
War Department Accountant's Office
Maryland
Notable items
advertising deserters
receipts

