Settlement of Subsistence & Recruiting Accounts
Document 1795Dayton's subsistence account is being forwarded but he is awaiting the opportunity to travel to Philadelphia to settle his recruiting account in person.
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[No. 40]
William Simmons Esq.
Accountant
Philadelphia
[rotated notation in right margin: Oct 20. 1795 / from H. Dayton Lieut / recd Oct 22. 95]
Governors Island Oct: 20th 1795
Sir
I have attested to my subsistance account according to your directions and now forward it again to your Office —
I have had my recruiting account made out some time, but am waiting for an opportunity to go to Philadelphia and settle it personally.
I am Sir
your Most Obed: Serv.
Horatio R. Dayton Lieut.
A.D.C.
33 Ds for Subsistance from 1st June to 5 Sept 95
Mr William Simmons
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Dayton's subsistence account is being forwarded but he is awaiting the opportunity to travel to Philadelphia to settle his recruiting account in person.
Date
10/20/1795
Author
Recipient
Document number
1795102070001
Page start
1
Notable persons
William Simmons
Horatio Dayton
Notable locations
Philadelphia