William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Captain Gibson
Document 1795William Simmons forwards monies to Captain Gibson for payment to Sergeant Jacob Woolwine.
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Elmer, and the men under his command to the 30th of June 1795 incl. — and the sum of Seventy four Dollars and forty five cents is for his Subsistence from the 6th of June to the 31st of December 1794 incl: for which Sums you will please take his Receipts accordingly
433 7/100 for which he is to receipt
to be accountable —
74 45/100 in full for returned Sam Sir Y C —
Rations. — William Simmons
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Capt. Alexan.r Gibson. D. of War Accountants Office
Staunton July 13th 1795
Sir
I received your letter of 24 Ult. The sum of 250 Dollars is passed to your debite For the Pay due to Sergeant Jacob Woolwine you will please to State an Account, and Certify thereon, the time he received pay to, and the amount shall be remitted immediately on Receipt thereof at this Office. The Clothing is settled at the War Office — You are therefore to apply to the Secretary of War on that head. —
Sam Sir Y C —
William Simmons
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Chas Langham. Esqr D. of War Accountants Office
Shepherds Town July 13th 1795.
Sir
The Secretary of War having advanced to you thro' M.r John Lien — the sum of one thousand Dollars, for the purpose of repairing Arms — at Shepherds Town in Virginia — You are held accountable
Type
Letterbook
Description
William Simmons forwards monies to Captain Gibson for payment to Sergeant Jacob Woolwine.
Date
07/13/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Accountant's Office
Document number
1795071321555
Page start
127
Notable persons
Alexander Gibson
William Simmons
Sergeant Jacob Woolwine
Secretary of War
Notable locations
Staunton Virginia
War Department Accountant's Office
Notable items
receipt
clothing
pay
remit

