Pay of recruits at Staunton
Document 1796Captain Gibson's muster and pay rolls. Money for the pay will be given to Captain John Wade who will take command of Gibson's recruits at Staunton and pay them before they march. Discusses Gibson's account current
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[Accounts.]
[I am &c
Wm Simmons
: Acct]
Capt Alexander Gibson Accountant's Office
Staunton Virginia Novr 25th 1796
Sir
I have recd your letter of the 6th Inst —
In the instance of Christian Good's pay, I have pursued the same mode
as in all instances of the like kind.
Your Muster & Pay Roll to the 31st Octr have been examined, and
the amount being 48827/100 ( after deducting your pay to be settled on Personal
Account ) has been placed in the hands of Capt. John Wade who will
proceed shortly to your place to take command of your Recruits, and pay
them before they march. —
Herewith I enclose to you a Copy of your account Current as
settled at this Office, and a statement of Differences arising on the examination
of that forwarded by you, by which a Balance appears due to the United States
of six hundred & seventy Dollars 36/100.
I am &c
Wm Simmons
Acct:
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Description
Captain Gibson's muster and pay rolls. Money for the pay will be given to Captain John Wade who will take command of Gibson's recruits at Staunton and pay them before they march. Discusses Gibson's account current
Date
11/25/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountants Office
Document number
1796112521455
Page start
267
Notable persons
Captain Alexander Gibson
William Simmons
Captain John Wade
recruits
Christian Good
recruits
balance
Notable locations
Staunton, Virginia
Accountants Office
Notable items
account
muster roll
pay roll


