Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Document 1799Simmons authorizes Jackson to make payment to William Smith for supplying the armorers at Springfield.
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thereof, as soon as this is effected, a due communication of the result will be made to
Samtt W. S.
The Secy of War Accountants Office
Sir July 23d 1799
Enclosed is the account of Dr Hugh Smith of medicines furnished the Garrison of Fort Fayette, between the 8 June & 19 December 1793 amounting to $76.13.17. which the Secretary of War will please to have paid in the usual way —
Samtt W. S.
William Smiths July 27 1799
Contractor Springfield
Massachusetts —
Sir Your account & Vouchers for Supplies to the Armourer at Springfield Massachusetts for the Quarter of the Year ending the 30 June have been examined & found correct leaving a balance in your favor of $17.22 for which sum will be given to you by Jonathan Dakins upon your granting him the necessary rectt s D
Samtt Wtt
Fort Jackson Esqr July 27 1799
Supervisor Boston
Sir I recd in due form your letter of the 5 Inst enclosing the Accounts & Vouchers of Wm Smith Contractor for supplying the Armourer at Springfield Masstts for the 2d Quarter of the present Year, ending 30 June 1799 which
Type
Letterbook
Description
Simmons authorizes Jackson to make payment to William Smith for supplying the armorers at Springfield.
Date
07/27/1799
Author
Recipient
Document number
1799072721255
Page start
176
Notable persons
Jonathan Jackson
William Simmons
William Smith
supervisor Boston
armorers
armourers
contractor
treasurer
Notable locations
Boston
Massachusetts
Springfield
armory
Notable items
accounts
vouchers
supply
balance
receipts
pay

