William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Lt. Grayson
Document 1798William Simmons informs Lt. Grayson that he holds a debt to the United States.
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Daniel Stevens Esquire
Charleston
Accountants Office
February 23d 1798
Sir
I received your letter of the 31st Ulto &
3d Instt the former inclosing Captn Katteisens receipt for two hundred
Dollars which sum will be passed to your credit on the Books of this Office—
I am &c W Simmons
Acctt
Lieut Peter Grayson
Bellefontain, Tennessee
Accountants Office
February 23d 1798
Sir
I have received your letter of the 12th
Ultimo inclosing one for Isaac Craig Esqr on the subject of the monies standg
to your debit on the books of this Office: the letter will be forwarded by
this days Mail & the result will be communicated to you.
The receipt roll which you mention
to have delivered to Mr Craig will not finally close your account has exclusive
of that you stand charged with 132 Dollars this you will also attend to
without delay
I am &c W Simmons
Acctt
Isaac Craig Esqr
Pittsburg
Accountants Office
February 23d 1798
Sir
I have received your letter of the 16 Inst
with your Account Current & accompaniments which shall be placed under
examination & the result communicated to you.
I enclose you a letter I have received from Lieutenant Peter Grayson
who formerly commanded one of the upper posts of the Ohio in answer to one
from me on the subject of monies he received from you for the pay of his
Detachment for the months of January February & march 1794 amountg
Type
Letterbook
Description
William Simmons informs Lt. Grayson that he holds a debt to the United States.
Date
02/23/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountant's Office
Document number
1798022321755
Page start
211
Notable persons
Lieutenant Peter Grayson
William Simmons
Isaac Craig
Notable locations
Belle Canton, Tennessee
Accountant's Office
Notable items
monies
debit
books
receipt roll
account

