William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Lt. Taylor
Document 1798William Simmons informs Lt. Taylor that a balance remains on his account.
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to three hundred & eighty Dollars & 50 the receipt roll for which he says he delivered to you – to which I beg your attention –
Blank Muster & receipt Rolls accompany this –
I am Sr
Wm Sim
Lieut Jona. Taylor
Paymaster 4th Regt Belle Canton
Tennessee
Accountants Office
February 23d
Sir
I have received your letter of the ulto on the subject of your account as paymaster to the 4th Regiment answer I have to inform you that your accounts have been examined has fed to your credit leaving a balance against you of five Dollars & five Cents an over credit in your Statement on one of the Pay rolls.
This sum when refunded will finish your account as Paymaster to the 4th Regiment —
I am &c
Wm Sim
Charles Campbell
Lt Col. Co of Westmoreland Co
Accountants Office
February 23d
Sir
I received your letter of the 7th of the 93d by Lieut John Deniston with the papers therein mentioned, which is filed in this Office 'till your other vouchers come to hand —
I am &c
Wm Sim
Type
Letterbook
Description
William Simmons informs Lt. Taylor that a balance remains on his account.
Date
02/23/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountant's Office
Document number
1798022321855
Page start
212
Notable persons
Lieutenant Jonathan Taylor
William Simmons
paymaster 4th Regiment Belle Canton Tennessee
Notable locations
Belle Canton, Tennessee
Accountant's Office
Notable items
account
examination
balance
credit
statement
pay roll
refund

