Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Timothy Pickering
Document 1795William Simmons advises the Secretary of War on making directions to the commanding officer at West Point pertaining to pay.
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Caleb Swan. Esqr D. of War Accountants Office
[P.W.G.] June 30th 1795
Sir
Agreeably to your request —
I have forwarded a Box marked Caleb Swans, containing a Blank letter Book, and Blank Pay and Muster Rolls, which I hope will arrive safe
I have stated to the Secretary of War your question concerning, the Subsistence Accounts — but have as yet received no answer, as soon as it is fixed upon I will give you immediate information I expect it will be decided in time for next post. —
I am Sir Y.s —
William Simmons —
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The Secretary of War. D. of War Accountants Office
June 30.th 1795
Sir
Having been informed by Col. Rochefontaine that the troops at West point were much in want of their pay, but as detachments have been constantly joining the Corps, since the last Muster and Pay Roll were forwarded and as an other months has since Expired, I think it now advisable previous to sending on the Money that the Commanding Officer be directed to order Muster and Pay Rolls to be made out to the end of the present month agreeably to the form transmitted to Cap.t Morris for that purpose and forward them to this Office on receipt of which I will have them immediately examined and the whole amount due the troops there shall then be Remitted as you may please
Type
Letterbook
Description
William Simmons advises the Secretary of War on making directions to the commanding officer at West Point pertaining to pay.
Date
06/30/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Accountant's Office
Document number
1795063021455
Page start
109
Notable persons
Timothy Pickering
William Simmons
Secretary of War
troops at West Point
detachments
Corps
commanding officer
Notable locations
War Department Accountant's Office
West Point
New York
Notable items
receipt
pay rolls
muster
expense

