Peter Hagner corresponds to Edward Carrington in the absence of William Simmons
Document 1795Peter Hagner confirms receipt of a letter sent by Edward Carrington to William Simmons. In Simmons absence, Hagner notes that the letter contained receipts from Captain Alexander Gibson.
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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 Yc
Peter Hagner Clk
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Isaac Craig Esquire D. of War Accountants Office
Pitts burgh 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 Yc
Peter Hagner Clk
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Edward Carrington Esqr D. of War Accountants Office
Supr Virgia July 4th 1795.
Sir
I have in the absence of Mr Simmons to acknowledge the Receipt of your letter inclosing Capt Abeaux 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 Yc
Peter Hagner Clk
Type
Letterbook
Description
Peter Hagner confirms receipt of a letter sent by Edward Carrington to William Simmons. In Simmons absence, Hagner notes that the letter contained receipts from Captain Alexander Gibson.
Date
07/04/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Accountant's Office
Document number
1795070421055
Page start
114
Note
mentions absence of William Simmons
Notable persons
Edward Carrington
Peter Hagner
clerk
supervisor Virginia
Captain Alexander Gibson
Notable locations
Virginia
War Department Accountant's Office
Notable items
books
credit

