William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Nicholas Long
Document 1797William Simmons informs Nicholas Long that his accounts have been closed.
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I have caused your approaching want of Blank Enlistments to be made known at the War Office
Sam &co
W Simmons
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[Duplicated and dem Febry 1798]
Nicholas Long Esqr Accountants Office
November 28th 1797
Sir
On the application of Mr Haern at this Office on the Subject of your unsettled accounts, of which I wrote you on the 31st August and 21st September last, an examination has taken place, and your Statement and Vouchers have been entered to your Credit, which has caused your account to be Closed on the Books of this Office; due notice will accordingly be taken thereof in the Abstract to be furnished to Congress.
Sam &co
W Simmons
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Enclosed to Mr Haern &
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Capt Frederick Frye — Accountants Office
Governors Island, Near New York November 29th 1797
Sir
I received your letter of the 25th Instant enclosing the enlistments of your Recruits — Your Recruiting Account has undergone the necessary examination and has been found free of Error; the amount will accordingly be placed to your Credit on the books of this Office being Three hundred and Seven Dollars and ten Cents —
Sam &co
W Simmons
Actt
Type
Letterbook
Description
William Simmons informs Nicholas Long that his accounts have been closed.
Date
11/28/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountant's Office
Document number
1797112821255
Page start
77
Notable persons
Nicholas Long
William Simmons
Mr. Macon
congress
Notable locations
Accountant's Office
Notable items
unsettled accounts
examination
statement
vouchers
credit
account
books
abstract

