Account of Joshua Humphreys, Constructor of the frigate building at Philadelphia
Document 1796Simmons certifies that $833.33 is due Joshua Humphreys, Constructor of the frigate building at Philadelphia, being the balance of his compensation from May 1794 - Dec. 1795.
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D of War Accountants’ Offices January 6, 1796 I Certify that there is due to Joshua Humphreys Constructor of the Frigate building in the Port of Philada. The sum of eight hundred thirty three Dollars and thirty three cents being a balance of his account for compensation from the 1st of May 1794 to 31st December 1795 inc. William Simmons Drs 833.33 The Secy of War
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Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Description
Simmons certifies that $833.33 is due Joshua Humphreys, Constructor of the frigate building at Philadelphia, being the balance of his compensation from May 1794 - Dec. 1795.
Date
01/06/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountant's Office
Collection
Document number
1796010621455
Page start
175
Notable persons
Timothy Pickering
William Simmons
Joshua Humphreys
Constructor of the frigate building at Philadelphia
accountant
Secretary of War
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Accountant's Office
Notable items
pay
frigate construction