Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Document 1799Simmons informs Stoddard that his accounts were forwarded to the Paymaster General.
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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 Stranahan 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 —
Sam &c
W. S.
Capt James Stranahan
Portland Me
October 31 1799
Sir
I have received your letter dated the 21 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 for examination &
adjustment to whom all your future transmissions of
those accounts are to be made —
Sam &c
W. S.
John Williams Junr Esqr
Quarter Master General
Pittsburg
October 30, 1799
Sir
I have received your letter dated the 8th
instant - accompanied by the enclosures therein mentioned —
Sam &c
W. S.
Type
Letterbook
Description
Simmons informs Stoddard that his accounts were forwarded to the Paymaster General.
Date
10/31/1799
Author
Recipient
Document number
1799103121155
Page start
400
Notable persons
Captain Amos Stoddard
William Simmons
paymaster general
Caleb Swan
company
Notable locations
accountant's office
Portland, Maine
Notable items
pay
receipt roll
examination
army accounts

