Account of John James Lewis, Sub Engineer and Interpreter
Document 1795Simmons certifies that $463.50 is due John James Lewis, being the settlement of his account for compensation as a Sub Engineer and Interpreter from April through November 1795.
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Accountant's Office
December 3d 1795
I Certify that there is due to Nicholas de Arnolis Forty eight Dollars, being for a balance of his compensation as temporary Engineer for the Month of November 1795 —
Dr 48 — William Simmons
The Secy of War.
Accountant's Office
December 3d 1795
I Certify that there is due to Capt Cornelius R. Sedam and the men under his command at Spring Garden the sum of One hundred thirteen Dollars and eighty one Cents for his and their pay for the Month of November 1795 for which sum the said Capt Sedam is accountable —
Dr 113 81 William Simmons
The Secy of War.
[Copy] Accountant's Office
December 3d 1795
I Certify that there is due to John James Lewis the sum of two hundred and sixty three Dollars and fifty Cents being a balance appearing in his favor on Settlement of his account for Compensation as a Civil Engineer and Inspector in the Service of the United States from the first April 1794 to the 30th November 1795 —
Dr 93 50 William Simmons
The Secy of War.
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Description
Simmons certifies that $463.50 is due John James Lewis, being the settlement of his account for compensation as a Sub Engineer and Interpreter from April through November 1795.
Date
12/03/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Dept of War Accountant's Office
Collection
Document number
1795120321355
Page start
155
Notable persons
Timothy Pickering
William Simmons
John James Lewis
Sub Engineer
Interpreter
accountant
Secretary of War
Notable locations
Dept of War Accountant's Office
Notable items
compensation
pay
settlement
account

