Instructions to pay shipbuilder
Document 1795Directs Nicholas Fish to pay Forman Cheesman for building the frigate "New York."
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Dt of War Accountants Office
Isaac Craig, Esqr July 25 1795-
Pittsburg
Sir
I have to acknowledge the Receipt of your letter of 7th Instant together with its in-closures, which shall be put under immediate examination, and the amount passed to your credit. —
I am Sir &c—
William Simmons
Type
Letterbook
Description
Directs Nicholas Fish to pay Forman Cheesman for building the frigate "New York."
Date
07/28/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Accountant's Office
Document number
1795072821055
Page start
1
Notable persons
Nicholas Fish
William Simmons
Forman Cheesman
constructor
accountant
supervisor New York
Notable locations
War Department Accountant's Office
New York
Notable items
pay
frigate construction
Frigate New York