Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Document 1798Simmons informs Cochran and Thursby that a warrant was issued for their bill.
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Mess.rs Cochrane & Thursby Accountants Office
Philadelphia August 29. 1793
Gent.s
I have received your letter dated 27 Inst enclosing the Bills sometime since presented for acceptance — a warrant has this day issued in your favor for the payment amounting to six thousands one hundred thirty Dollars — the warrant will be remitted by the Treasurer of the United States to the Cashier of the Bank of the United States to be paid to you on your giving the necessary receipts — You will accordingly on receipt of this make the proper application —
I am &c
W. Simmons
Acct.r
Lieut.t James B. Many Accountants Office
Dover, Delaware August 29. 1793
Sir
I have received your letter dated the 25 Inst.t enclosing duplicate receipts for Bounty paid, those before forwarded under cover to the Secretary of War are lodged in this Office where they will be filed with those now acknowledged subject to the proper examination when a settlement is directed — In future you will forward with the receipts a list of the monies & sums paid —
I am &c
W. Simmons
Acct.r
Type
Letterbook
Description
Simmons informs Cochran and Thursby that a warrant was issued for their bill.
Date
08/29/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Acountant's Office, [Trenton]
Document number
1798082921555
Page start
527
Notable persons
William Simmons
Bank of the United States
Cochran and Thursby
cashier
Notable locations
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Accountant's Office, Trenton
Notable items
bills
payment
remit
receipts

