Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Document 1799Simmons confirms receipt of Wilkins' letter dated 18 October.
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Caleb Swan Esqr
P. M. G.
Accountants Office
October 31, 1799
Sir
herewith I hand you a letter received from Capt James Stoddard enclosing muster Rolls for pay of himself & Company for the months of may June & July 1799 — I have informed that Officer of my referring the same to you —
Saml Bt
W. S.
Capt James Stoddard
Portland Me
October 31, 1799
Sir
I have received your letter dated the 21st inst enclosing muster Rolls for pay of yourself & Company for the months of may, June & July 1799 which have been handed to Caleb Swan Esqr Pay Master General, to examination & adjustment to whom all your future transmissions of those accounts are to be made —
Saml Bt
W. S.
John Williams Junr Esqr
Quarter Master General
Pittsburg
October 30, 1799
Sir
I have received your letter dated the 4th instant — accompanied by the enclosures therein mentioned —
Saml &c
W. S.
Type
Letterbook
Description
Simmons confirms receipt of Wilkins' letter dated 18 October.
Date
10/30/1799
Author
Recipient
Document number
1799103021355
Page start
400
Notable persons
John Wilkins Jr.
William Simmons
Quarter Master General
Notable locations
Pittsburg
Pittsburgh
accountant's office

