Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Document 1799Simmons informs Crafts that his accounts and vouchers were received.
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of four dollars admissable to-be-let towards pay master Gens will be pass'd to your credit on the Books of this Office.
Sam H° W.S.
John S Dexter Esqr Accountant's Office
Providence R.I. August 17 1799
Sir I received your letter dated the 13 Instant enclosing [undecipherable] Williams [undecipherable] recept for Dr [undecipherable] & Capt John Henrys [undecipherable] 1074–
from which all necessary entries will be made on the Books of this Office– the latter sum was for pay of Capt Henry's Company only, his own pay not having been included
Sam H° W.S.
Wm Crafts Esqr August 19 1799
Charleston S.C.
Sir
Your letter of the 1 Instant enclosing your account Vouchers for supplies furnished the Troops in the State of S.C. has been duly rec'd & will be placed under examination, the result of which you will be informed of–
Sam H° W.S.
Mr John L Hoff August 19 1799
New Port R.I.
Sir
I have received your letter dated 11 Instant in reply to which I have to inform you that all requisitions on you for Quarter-Master or Hospital supplies must be made by order from the Commanding Officer
Type
Letterbook
Description
Simmons informs Crafts that his accounts and vouchers were received.
Date
08/19/1799
Author
Recipient
Document number
1799081921155
Page start
248
Notable persons
William Crafts
William Simmons
contractor
Notable locations
accountant's office
Charleston, South Carolina
Notable items
account
voucher
supplies
examination

