William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with John Habersham
Document 1797William Simmons confirms receipt of vouchers sent by John Habersham.
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Lieut Nehemiah Freeman
I.P.M. West Point.
Accountants Office
December 12th 179[7]
Sir
I received your letter of the 6 Inst. enclosing muster & Pay Roll of the Troops at West Point for November. Before I can proceed to act thereon the contents of my letter to you of the 1st Ult. as far as respects the muster roll must be complied with: I therefore return the same to you, to have it effected —
I am &c
Willm Simmons
Accto
Captn Frederick Frye
New York.
Accountants Office
December 12th 1797
Sir
I have received your letter of the 11 Inst. in answer I have to inform you that George Parrott enlisted on the 14 [Jany] as appears by the recruiting Acct. of Lieut Nehemiah Freeman.
I am &c
W Simm[ons]
Ac[to]
John Habersham Esqr
Collector of the customs, Savanna.
Accountants Office
December 12[th]
Sir
I have to acknowledge the rect of your letter the 15 Ult. & the contents of which due attention shall be paid, the different Vouchers therein referred to as well as those previously recd from you, will undergo the necessary examination, and as soon as that operation is completed you will in due course be informed of the result; in mean time I am &c
W Simmons
Accto
Type
Letterbook
Description
William Simmons confirms receipt of vouchers sent by John Habersham.
Date
12/12/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountant's Office
Document number
1797121221955
Page start
102
Notable persons
John Habersham
William Simmons
collector of customs Savannah Georgia
Notable locations
Savannah, Georgia
Accountant's Office
Notable items
vouchers
examination

