No Bounty Available for New Enlisted Men
Document 1796Enclosed is the muster and pay roll of the detachment under Wilson's command. He has enlisted two handsome young men but has paid no bounty since he has neither instructions nor money.
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[William Millson]
[rec'd 5 Augt]
[Ans same day]
[aug 1]
Gord Islands August 1st 1796
Sir
Inclosed I send you the [C] Muster [undecipherable] Pay Roll of the Detachment under my command, you will observe that I have inlisted two men, I have paid no Bounty not being furnished with instruc=tions nor money, they are handsome young men — I have the Honor to be with respect & esteem your very humble Obt Servt
[signature]
Wm Simmons Esqr
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Enclosed is the muster and pay roll of the detachment under Wilson's command. He has enlisted two handsome young men but has paid no bounty since he has neither instructions nor money.
Date
08/01/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Governors Island.
Document number
1796080170101
Page start
1
Note
Cited in Hagner to Willson 08/03/1796
Notable persons
William Simmons
William Wilson
Notable locations
Governors Island.