Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Edward Carrington
Document 1797William Simmons directs Edward Carrington to pay Capt. Richard Blackburn.
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Mr Roger Boyce Accountants Office
Havre de Grave Md November 11th 1797
Sir
I received your letter of the 10th Inst enclosing a copy of a Pay roll for one month of your late troop to exonerate you from the charge of Two hundred six dollars which you received for the pay thereof. In answer I have to inform you that it will be necessary for you to produce the receipt of each individual for the amount paid him properly authenticated, and then an examination will take place, and you will be informed of the result.
I am &c.
Wm Simmons Acct
Ensn W.R. Boots Accountants Office
New Brunswick N.J. November 13th 1797
Sir
— I received your letter of the 11th Inst. enclosing the receipt of Gilbert Ryers for three dollars on account of bounty paid which will be placed with those already forwarded.
I am &c.
Wm Simmons Acct
Edward Carrington Esqr Accountants Office
Superr Richmond Va November 13th 1797
Sir
The Treasurer of the United States will remit you the sum of Two hundred sixty five dollars [undecipherable] which sum you will be pleased to pay to Captain Rich[undecipherable: probable reading "Richard"] & Blackburn taking his duplicate receipts holding
Type
Letterbook
Description
William Simmons directs Edward Carrington to pay Capt. Richard Blackburn.
Date
11/13/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountant's Office
Document number
1797111321355
Page start
43
Notable persons
Edward Carrington
William Simmons
Captain Richard Blackburn
supervisor Richmond Virginia
treasurer
detachment
Notable locations
Richmond, Virginia
Accountant's Office
Fort Norfolk
Notable items
receipts
pay

