Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Document 1799Simmons discusses payment of a bond shared by Jackson and Wilson Hunt.
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Capt Isaac Stodannes Accountant's Office
Portland March June 19 1790
Sir
I have recived your letter Date the 27 Ulto enclosing your account of expences for returning from recruit 1 ? 'grab' : 'default';
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Type
Letterbook
Description
Simmons discusses payment of a bond shared by Jackson and Wilson Hunt.
Date
06/20/1799
Author
Recipient
Document number
1799062021355
Page start
80
Notable persons
Samuel Jackson
William Simmons
Wilson Hunt
Dr. Allison
Notable locations
Georgetown, Maryland
accountant's office
Notable items
bond
payment
account
exonerate