Account of Samuel Lewis
Document 1799On the books of the Treasury Samuel Lewis, as agent for paying arrears of clothing to discharged soldiers, has been closed with a balance of $273.72 for which he stood charged. Since this balance will be shown on Simmons' books, Steele requests that such entries be made for the purpose of holding the agent accountable.
No human transcription currently available for this document.
Machine transcription not yet available for this document.
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
On the books of the Treasury Samuel Lewis, as agent for paying arrears of clothing to discharged soldiers, has been closed with a balance of $273.72 for which he stood charged. Since this balance will be shown on Simmons' books, Steele requests that such entries be made for the purpose of holding the agent accountable.
Date
10/25/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Treasury Department
Document number
1799102570001
Page start
1
Notable persons
William Simmons
John Steele
Notable locations
Treasury Department