William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Capt. Frye
Document 1797William Simmons informs Capt. Frye that his recruiting account is free from error.
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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
Actt
Nicholas Long Esqr Accountants Office
November 28th 1797
Sir
On the application of Mr Hacom 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 tendered 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
Actt
Enclosed to Mr Hacom
[Duplicate sent den 7 Febry 1798]
Capt Frederick Frye –
Governors Island, Near New York Accountants Office
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 Capt. Frye that his recruiting account is free from error.
Date
11/29/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountant's Office
Document number
1797112921055
Page start
77
Notable persons
Captain Fredrick Frye
William Simmons
recruits
Notable locations
Governors Island, near New York
Accountant's Office
Notable items
enlistments
recruiting account
examination
free of error
credit
books

