Notification of Payment by Treasurer to Edward Carrington, Supervisor Richmond
Document 1797Treasurer will issue Carrington $322 to pay Captain Richard S. [Blackburn] upon acquisition of receipts. Payment for [Blackburn] and his detachment, including forage of David Patterson, Surgeon's mate. Simmons notes that he has consulted with Secretary of War on paying money to the Lieutenant in absence of Captain, and the Secretary of War says the business is to pursue course as if he was present. Simmons expects the Secretary [?] him being absent from the post and would probably be with you to receive the money.
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Author's Letterbook Copy
Description
Treasurer will issue Carrington $322 to pay Captain Richard S. [Blackburn] upon acquisition of receipts. Payment for [Blackburn] and his detachment, including forage of David Patterson, Surgeon's mate. Simmons notes that he has consulted with Secretary of War on paying money to the Lieutenant in absence of Captain, and the Secretary of War says the business is to pursue course as if he was present. Simmons expects the Secretary [?] him being absent from the post and would probably be with you to receive the money.
Date
09/14/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountant's Office
Document number
1797091421455
Page start
283
Note
Right margin obscured
Notable persons
Edward Carrington
William Simmons
David Patterson Surgeon's Mate
Supervisor Richmond
Secretary of War
James McHenry
Captain Richard Blackburn
detachment
Notable locations
Richmond, Virginia
Accountant's Office
Treasurer of United States
Notable items
receipts
forage
post