William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Capt. Miller
Document 1797William Simmons informs Capt. Miller that John Chester will pay him.
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brought forward — Drs 56 — 112.87
the latter is payable when he joins
Regiment or Corps wherein he is
To serve only · · · · · · · · · · · 8 6h ·
leaving a balance of Forty eight dollars 8 — Drs 48. 87
which sum you will receive from Nicholas Fish Esqr
Supervisor on your giving him the necessary receipts
holding yourself accountable. I am &c.
Wm Simmons Acct
P.S. You have some muster, pay, & receipt rolls herewi
John Chester Esqr Accountants Office
Supervisor Connect November 7th 1797
Sir
The Treasurer of the United States will
remit you the sum of Fifty six dollars which you will
be pleased to pay to Capt Edward Miller at Middleto—
town, the necessary receipts holding him accountable
for the due application of the same, being for pay of
himself and the recruits under his command for
the month of October 1797. I am &c.
Wm Simmons Acct
Capt Edward Miller Accountants Office
Middletown — Connect November 7th 1797
Sir
I received your letter of the 1st Inst enclosing
the muster & pay roll of yourself & detachment for October
1797 amounting to fifty six dollars which you will
Type
Letterbook
Description
William Simmons informs Capt. Miller that John Chester will pay him.
Date
11/07/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountant's Office Philadelphia
Document number
1797110721555
Page start
29
Note
Cited in Miller to Simmons,11/18/1797
Notable persons
Captain Edward Miller
William Simmons
John Chester
supervisor Weathersfield Connecticut
detachment
Notable locations
Middletown, Connecticut
Accountant's Office Philadelphia
Notable items
receipts
muster roll
pay roll

