Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Document 1798Simmons informs Chester that Capt. Wadsworth's receipt was received.
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John Chester Esqr.
Supervisor of this field
Accountants Office
August 1st 1798
Sir
I received your letter of the 27 Instt. enclosing the receipt of Capt. D. Wadsworth for two hundred Dollars which will be entered on the Books of this Office as usual —
I am &c
W. Simmons
Cht
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Jumie W. Dana Esqr.
Middletown Connectt
Accountants Office
Augt 1st 1798
Sir
I received your note of the 30 Ulto. accompd with the receipt of Lieutt. Daniel Bissell for payment made to him of One hundred thirty five Dollars & 100, which will be entered on the Books of this Office as usual —
I am &c
W. Simmons
Sect.
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Richard Harrison Esqr
Auditor of the Treasury Dept.
Accountants Office
August 1st 1798
Sir
I have the honor to transmit you herewith for examination at the Treasury the accounts of the War Department for settlements made at this Office in the quarter commencing 1 January & ending 31 March 1798. —
I am &c
W. Simmons
Acct.
Type
Letterbook
Description
Simmons informs Chester that Capt. Wadsworth's receipt was received.
Date
08/01/1798
Author
Recipient
Document number
1798080121355
Page start
481
Notable persons
John Chester
William Simmons
Captain Wadsworth
supervisor Wethersfield
Notable locations
Wethersfield
Connecticut
Notable items
receipt
books

