Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Document 1799Simmons informs Williams to expect payment from the Treasurer of the United States.
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William Crafts Esq
Charleston
St Carolina
Accountants Office
November 13 1799
Sir
I have received your letter of the 25 Ulto. & claims accompanied by your accounts up to the 31 Ulto. which will be placed under examination. I give will duly inform you of the result —
Sam R.
[initials] W. S.
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Daniel Stevens Esq
Supervisor Charleston
November 19 1799
Sir
I have received the letter of McIlwaraith of the 16 Instant inclosing the receipt of Lieut. George Izard, for thirty one dollars & You which sum will be entered to the credit on the Books of this Office —
Sam R.
[initials] W. S.
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Mr Joseph Williams
Pt Mottleton tapr
Springville No [Carolina?]
Novemr 21 1799
Sir
The Secretary of War has given accountant on your favour for nine thousand, six hundred Dollars, on account of the armoury at Springville No which sum you will receive from the Governor of the United States on furnishing your duplicate receipt holding yourself accountable —
Sam R.
[initials] W. S.
Type
Letterbook
Description
Simmons informs Williams to expect payment from the Treasurer of the United States.
Date
11/21/1799
Author
Recipient
Document number
1799112121155
Page start
419
Notable persons
Joseph Williams
William Simmons
paymaster
storekeeper
treasurer
Notable locations
armory
armoury
accountant's office
Springfield, Massachusetts
Notable items
receipts
warrant

