Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Document 1798Simmons forwards a record of his office's quarterly settlements to Richard Harrison.
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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.
Jemie W. Dana Esqr.
Middletown, Connectt
Accountants Office
Augt 1st 1798
Sir
I received your note of the 30 Ulto. accompd. with the receipt of Lieut. Daniel Bissell for payment made to him of One hundred thirty five Dollars & 100/100, which will be entered on the Books of this Office as usual —
I am &c W. Simmons
Sect.
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 forwards a record of his office's quarterly settlements to Richard Harrison.
Date
08/01/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountant's Office
Document number
1798080121555
Page start
481
Notable persons
Richard Harrison
William Simmons
auditor of Treasury
Notable locations
Accountant's Office
Notable items
examination
settlement
account

