William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with John Steele
Document 1797William Simmons confirms receipt of pay and muster rolls sent by Lt. John Steele.
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sum will be entered to your credit on the books of the
Office.
I am &c.
Wm Simmons Ac
Thomas Holt Esqr
Newdondon, Va
Sir
Accountants Off[ice]
November 11th
I have received your letter of the 1[?]
with the account and vouchers therein mention[ed]
which shall be placed under examination, an[d you]
will be informed when it is complicated. —
I am &c.
Wm Simmon[s]
Lieut John Steele
Carlisle
Sir
Accountants Off[ice]
November 4th 179[?]
I received your letters of the 28 ult[imo] &
the Pay & muster rolls, & vouchers therein contain[ed]
which shall be placed under examination, and yo[u]
will be informed of the result. — When the Secret[ary]
of War arrives you will be written to on the subje[ct of]
recruiting money.
I am &c.
Wm Simmons Acc
Nicholas Fish Esqr
Supt New York
Sir
Accountants Off[ice]
November 4[th] 17[9?]
The Treasurer of the United States [will]
remit you the sum of four hundred thirty nin[e
Type
Letterbook
Description
William Simmons confirms receipt of pay and muster rolls sent by Lt. John Steele.
Date
11/04/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountant's Office
Document number
1797110421955
Page start
26
Notable persons
Lieutenant John Steele
William Simmons
Secretary of War
Notable locations
Carlisle
Accountant's Office
Notable items
pay roll
muster roll
vouchers
examination
recruiting money

