Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Document 1798Simmons informs Dana that Lt. Bissell'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.
Jomie W. Dana Esqr.
Middletown Connectt.
Accountants Office
Augt 1st 1798
Sir
I received your note of the 30 Ulto. accompt. with the receipt of Lieut. Daniel Bissell for payment made to him of One hundred thirty five Dollars & 90/100, which will be entered on the Books of this Office as usual —
I am &c W. Simmons
Secty.
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
Acctt.
Type
Letterbook
Description
Simmons informs Dana that Lt. Bissell's receipt was received.
Date
08/01/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountant's Office
Document number
1798080121455
Page start
481
Notable persons
Samuel W Dana
William Simmons
Lieutenant Daniel Bissell
Notable locations
Middletown, Connecticut
Accountant's Office
Notable items
payment
note
receipt
books

