Confirms receipt of letter
Document 1795Acknowledges receipt of his letter, states that an examination of his account will occur soon.
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D. of War. Accountants Office
October 31, 1795.
Geo. Fleming Esqr
West Point
Sir,
I have to acknowledge the Receipt of your Letter of the 22d Instt together with the Accounts and Vouchers contained therein. The Money for the Pay of the Ordnance Detachment will be forwarded by the Treasurer by the post.
I am Sir &c.
Offn Simmons.
D. of War. Accountants Office
October 31, 1795.
Mr Joseph Cranch
West Point
Sir,
I have received your Letter of the 27th Instt. Your Account was handed to me by Major Hodgson, but no examination as yet taken place, owing to the Authority not being produced by which you executed the works. It will be necessary for you to shew the Authority, and the prices which were to be allowed to you for the purposes charged therein, before it can pass this Office.
I am Sir &c.
Offn Simmons.
D. of War. Accountants Office
Novr 2. 1795.
Edwd Carrington Esqr
Supt Richmond
Virga
Sir,
In the absence of the Accountant, I have to acknowledge the Receipt of your Letter of the 19th Ulto the
Type
Letterbook
Description
Acknowledges receipt of his letter, states that an examination of his account will occur soon.
Date
10/31/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Accountant's Office
Document number
1795103121355
Page start
294
Notable persons
Joseph Cranch
William Simmons
Samuel Hodgdon
Major Hodgdon
Notable locations
West Point
War Accountant's Office
New York
Notable items
examination
account
authority
prices

