William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Lt. Posey
Document 1795William Simmons directs Lt. Posey to forward a letter from the paymaster to support the settlement of his accounts.
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[D. of War Accountants Office]
Edward Carrington Esqr
Supr Virginia
Sir
The Treasurer will remite you the sum of Eighteen hundred & eighty one Dollars, and seven Cents to be paid to Thomas Holt on Account of the public Armoury at the Post of New London in Virginia agreeably to Estimates delivered in by him for which sum he is accountable, and will give you duplicate Receipts.
I am Sir Yr E
William Simmons
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Thomas Holt Esqr
New London
Virg.a
D. of War Accountants Office
July 3rd 1795
Sir
You will receive from Edwd Carrington Esqr Supr the sum of Eight hundreds & eighty one Dollars & seven Cents directed by the Secretary to be advanced to you agreeably to your estimates on Account of the disbursements of the Public Armoury at the Post of New London in Virginia for which sum you are held accountable and will please give him duplicate Receipts.
I am Sir Yr E
William Simmons
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Lieut John Posey.
D. of War Accountants Office
July 3d 1795.
Sir
Your letter of the 13th Inst. enclosing your account — I have received and paid to Mr Robert Walker
Type
Letterbook
Description
William Simmons directs Lt. Posey to forward a letter from the paymaster to support the settlement of his accounts.
Date
07/03/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Accountant's Office
Document number
1795070321355
Page start
112
Notable persons
Lieutenant John Posey
William Simmons
Mr. Robert Walker
paymaster
Notable locations
War Department Accountant's Office
Notable items
account
certificate

