Confirms receipt of letter
Document 1795Acknowledges the receipt of Carrington's letter.
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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.
Edw d Carrington Esqr
Supr 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 the receipt of Carrington's letter.
Date
11/02/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Accountant's Office
Document number
1795110221055
Page start
294
Notable persons
Edward Carrington
Peter Hagner
William Simmons
accountant
clerk
supervisor Richmond Virginia
accountant
Notable locations
Richmond, Virginia
War Accountant's Office
New York
Notable items
pay

