Settling Captain Heth's Account
Document 1795Captain Heth encloses the duplicate receipt rolls for the pay of his detachment. He has been informed that his accounts are under examination and that the balance due him will soon be forwarded. He informs Simmons that he will soon be on furlough in Richmond and will then go Philadelphia to settle his account.
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Sir
I herewith enclose you duplicate Rect Rolls for the pay of my detachment for the months of June July Augt. and Septr.
your letter of the 16th Septr. I have Received informing me that my Accounts were under examination, and the balance found due would be forwarded the next post, since which I have not heard from you — I am now going to Richmond in Virginia on furlough for a few months and will probably be in Philadelphia for the purpose of a Settlement —
I am Sir with respect
Your Hble Servant
Fort Fayette
December 4th 1795
[undecipherable] [undecipherable]
G. L. Lagin
[Address leaf: Mr William Simmons Acct War Department]
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Type
Autograph Draft Letter Signed
Description
Captain Heth encloses the duplicate receipt rolls for the pay of his detachment. He has been informed that his accounts are under examination and that the balance due him will soon be forwarded. He informs Simmons that he will soon be on furlough in Richmond and will then go Philadelphia to settle his account.
Date
12/07/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Fort Fayette
Document number
1795120770101
Page start
1
Notable persons
William Simmons
Captain John Heth, 3rd Sub legion
Notable locations
Fort Fayette
Richmond in Virginia
Philadelphia
Notable items
duplicate receipt rolls for the pay of my detachment
furlough

