William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with John Sehon
Document 1797William Simmons informs John L. Sehon that his receipts have been received.
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to Christian Hildebrand is also inadmissible Since he proves to be an improper Recruit. if his Master has not refunded the bounty for you you should cause him to do it. I return you the Two Vouchers in question which with the Premium charged by you for enlisting Hildebrand makes a deduction of twenty two Dollars from your account and leaves a balance in your favor of Seventy two Dollars & fifty Cents which Sum you will receive from Isaac Craig Esq. on your giving him due receipts. Agreeably to your request you have inclosed a Certificate to your pay & Subsistence.
Sam. & W. Simmons
Act.
Mr. John L. Schon Accountants O[ffice]
Moorfield December 16[?]
In the care of Mr. Edw. Smith Winchester Virginia
Sir
I received your letter of the [?] enclosing receipts for payments made by you to Col. Crasp's Regim[ent] and as soon as an examination takes place you will be informed of the result.
I am & W. Simmons
Lieut. Henry Muhlenberg Accountants Offi[ce]
Spring Gardens December 16[?]
Sir
I recd your note of this date inclos[ing] Sundry receipts for Bounty paid by you, which I now return you herewith in order to give you an opportunity of making out a Statement specifying [the names] of the recruits with the date & the amount of the payments made & fo[r]
Type
Letterbook
Description
William Simmons informs John L. Sehon that his receipts have been received.
Date
12/16/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountant's Office
Document number
1797121621055
Page start
110
Notable persons
John L Sehon
William Simmons
Colonel Cresaps
Edward Smith
Colonel Cresap's Regiment
Notable locations
Moorfield
Virginia
Winchester
Accountant's Office
Notable items
examination
receipts
payments

