Request for Account Information
Document 1797Simmons received account information regarding monies paid for fortifications at Ocracock. Before Simmons can direct an examination he needs account particulars of Mr. Blounts with certificate of Tredwell annexed. Simmons cited letter from Secretary of War to Tredwell.
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Samuel Tredwell Esq. Accountants Office
Edenton, N. Carolina October 31st 1797.
Sir
I received your letter of the 19th Inst. enclosing your account current and receipts accompanying for monies paid on account of the Fortifications at Ocra-cock.— Before I can direct an examination it will be proper that that Mr. Blounts account stating the particulars of the work done by him, the amount received &c. be sent forward with your certificate annexed of the work having been performed, agreeably to the letter of the Secretary of War to you of the 30th October 1795. I am &c.
Wm Simmons Acct
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Description
Simmons received account information regarding monies paid for fortifications at Ocracock. Before Simmons can direct an examination he needs account particulars of Mr. Blounts with certificate of Tredwell annexed. Simmons cited letter from Secretary of War to Tredwell.
Date
10/31/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountant's Office
Document number
1797103121755
Page start
444
Notable persons
Samuel Tredwell
William Simmons
Mr.Blount
Secretary of War
Notable locations
Edenton, North Carolina
Accountant's Office
Ocracock
Notable items
fortifications
account
receipts
examination
work
certificate