Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Document 1799Simmons informs Deveaux that his receipts for bounty were received.
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Capt. Samuel Eadans
Richmond, Va
Sir
Accountants Office
May 23d 1799
I have recieved your letter dated the 17th last enclosing sundry duplicate receipts for bounty Paid by you which will be filed subject to future examination —
I am Sr
W. Simmons
Dec 1st 1799
Lient William Delouvret —
Savannah Georgia
Sir
May 26 1799
I have received your letter of 30 Ulto enclosing a duplicate receipt for bounty paid by you which will be filed subject to examination when you forward your bounty account for settlement — I am Sr
W. Simmons
Acct. Lt
John Kelly Esqr
Supt [undecipherable]
Sir
May 25. 1799
I have recieved your letter dated the 23 Instant enclosing the rect of Mr Inman for one hundred Dollars — When he was written to on the subject it was thought that the money would be forwarded in the usual way through your hands, but there was not sufficient time to notify the Treasury, and the amount was accordingly forwarded by Morris, which will account for his being directed to receipt for you —
I am Sr
W. Simmons
Acct. Lt
Type
Letterbook
Description
Simmons informs Deveaux that his receipts for bounty were received.
Date
05/25/1799
Author
Recipient
Document number
1799052521055
Page start
4
Notable persons
Lieutenant William F Deveaux
William Simmons
Notable locations
accountant's office
Savannah, Georgia
Notable items
receipt
bounty
examination
recruiting account
settlement

