Peter Hagner discusses pay, finance and accounting with Capt. Heth
Document 1795Acting for William Simmons, Peter Hagner confirms receipt of records sent by Captain Heth at Fort Franklin. Simmons is in New York on public business and Hagner is clerk in the Accountant's Office.
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Capt John Heath D. of War Accountants Office
Fort Franklin July 3. 1795.
Sir
In the absence of Mr Simmons the Accountant I have to acknowledge the Receipt of your letters of the 12th June, with its accompaniments which shall be examined and attended to as soon as possible.
I am Sir Yr C
Peter Hagner Clk
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Isaac Craig Esquire D. of War Accountants Office
Pittsburg July 3. 1795.
Sir
In absence of the Accountant I have to acknowledge the Receipt of your letter of 26 June — Mr Woodson started from Town in Company with General O'Hara — who I hope ere this is safe arrived. ——
I am Sir Yr C
Peter Hagners Clk
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Edward Carrington Esqr D. of War Accountants Office
Supr Virga July 4th 1795.
Sir
I have in the absence of Mr Simmons to acknowledge the Receipt of your letter inclosing Capt. [undecipherable: probable reading Abeau] C. Gibson's receipt for Two hundred and fifty Dollars which sum will be placed to your credit on the Books of this Office. — I am Yr c
Peter Hagner Clk
Type
Letterbook
Description
Acting for William Simmons, Peter Hagner confirms receipt of records sent by Captain Heth at Fort Franklin. Simmons is in New York on public business and Hagner is clerk in the Accountant's Office.
Date
07/03/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Accountant's Office
Document number
1795070321555
Page start
114
Note
mentions the absence of William Simmons
Notable persons
Captain John Heth
William Simmons
Peter Hagner
clerk
Notable locations
Fort Franklin
War Department Accountant's Office
Notable items
receipt

