Major Craig discusses pay and accounting with William Simmons
Document 1798Major Craig informs William Simmons that reports on pay accounts are delayed due to the late submission of muster rolls.
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[Pittsburgh 12 January, rec. 22d, ansd 4 26]
[free]
William Simmons Esquire
Accountant in War Department
Philadelphia
[wax seal]
Pittsburgh 12th January 1798.
Sir,
Your letter of the 5th instant is this moment come to hand. In order to complete my accounts up to the end last year I have to wait the arrival of Captain Bissell's Rolls as they come to hand an account current shall be made out & transmitted to you accompanied by the Relative Rolls Vouchers and it is probable that I may be enabled to transmit them by next post.
You will see by the enclosed order of the Commander in Chief and Receipt thereon that I have paid to Captain D. Mitchell one hundred and fifty dollars for which he, Captain Mitchell, is to account with you and which you will please to place to my credit. I am, Sir,
Your most obed.
Humble Servant.
Isaac Craig
Dep[ut]y—
William Simmons Esqr.
Type
Letterbook
Description
Major Craig informs William Simmons that reports on pay accounts are delayed due to the late submission of muster rolls.
Date
01/12/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Pittsburg
Document number
1798011270101
Page start
1
Notable persons
William Simmons
Isaac Craig
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Pittsburg


