Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Document 1799Simmons informs Huntingdon that Phineas Emmons' receipt was received.
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these vouchers, which were rejected in former settlements, for causes then made known to you.
I am &c
W. S.
Joshua Orne Esqr Accountants Office
Agt 7th Fleet Boston Sept 1st 1799
Marblehead Ms
Sir
I have writing you of this date your accounts & vouchers for July 1799 have passed examination & being found free of error the sum of three hundred ninety seven Dollars &c the amount thereof is placed to your credit on the Books of this Office, leaving a balance in your hands of three thousand two hundred forty three Dollars &c with which you stand charged
I am &c
W. S.
John Kilty Esqr Sept 3d 1799
Supervisor Baltimore
Sir
I have your letter of the 22 Ult enclosing the receipt of James Baker for 1500 Dollars from which the necessary entries will be made on the Books of this Office.
I am &c W. S.
Jedidiah Huntington Sept 2d 1799
Collector New Haven
Sir
I have your letter enclosing Thomas Connors Acct for payment made to him by you of two hundred forty three Dollars &c from which the necessary entries will be made on the Books of this Office.
I am &c W. S.
Type
Letterbook
Description
Simmons informs Huntingdon that Phineas Emmons' receipt was received.
Date
09/02/1799
Author
Recipient
Document number
1799090221555
Page start
275
Note
Fever in Philadelphia causes the Accountant's Office to relocate to Trenton. This move occurs over the period August 24-7, 1799.
Notable persons
Jedediah Huntingdon
William Simmons
collector
Phineas Emmons
Notable locations
New London
Connecticut
accountant's office
Notable items
payment
receipt
books

