My Situation Is Become More Presssing
Document 1795Vermonnet laments that he has yet to receive orders from the Secretary of War nor has he received an answer from Simmons on account of his salary. Since his situation has become even more pressing, he requests a prompt reply relative to this important matter.
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[No 14.]
To
Mr Simmons accountt
office of the War Department
Philadelphia
[John Vermonnet
rec — 25 Aug.
Ans — 23.]
City of washington the 18th of august 1785.
Sir
Since My last letters to you and account likewise, I have Been waitting for orders from the Secretary of War and also for an answer from you on account of my Salary, and as Since that time my Situation is become moore pressing I therefore remit you my fresh accompt to which I hope you will be so kind as to protect.
I have the Honor to be with great esteem Sir
your
very humble Servant
John Vermonnet
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Vermonnet laments that he has yet to receive orders from the Secretary of War nor has he received an answer from Simmons on account of his salary. Since his situation has become even more pressing, he requests a prompt reply relative to this important matter.
Date
08/18/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
City of Washington
Document number
1795081870001
Page start
1
Notable persons
William Simmons
John Vermonnet
Notable locations
War Department, Philadelphia
City of Washington