William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Captain Butler
Document 1797William Simmons confirms receipt of account statements sent by Captain Edward Butler.
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Capt. Edward Butler Accountants Office
Tellico - Tennessee November 3. 1797
Sir
I have received your letter of the 28th Sept. enclosing statements of your account by C. Swan P.M.G. which will be examined with his accounts, and should they agree will be entered accordingly. - after an examination takes place I shall write you fully, as to the remaining public monies with which you stand charged.
I am yc.
Wm Simmons Acctr
Isaac Craig Esqr Accountants Office
Pittsburg November 3 1797
Sir
I received your letter of the 29th ult. enclosing your schedule of payments, and estimates of two months viz: August & Sept. - of the Troops in your vicinity; the former will be placed under examination and you will be informed of the result. the latter will be referred and the amount forwarded as early as convenient -
I am yc.
Wm Simmons Acctr
Capt. Russell Bissell Accountants Office
Presqu' Isle November 3. 1797
Sir
I received your letters of the 10, 14 & 16th ult. with their several enclosures, all of which will meet
Type
Letterbook
Description
William Simmons confirms receipt of account statements sent by Captain Edward Butler.
Date
11/03/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountant's Office
Document number
1797110321555
Page start
21
Notable persons
Captain Edward Butler
William Simmons
Caleb Swan
paymaster general
Notable locations
Tellico, Tennessee
Accountant's Office
Notable items
accounts
statements
public monies
examination

