Answers to Questions Regarding Payment
Document 1800Letter sent by Orne forwarded to Secretary of War who will decide on proper compensation. In regards to Orne's question on additional compensation for the master mason Simmons advised Orne to refer to the instructions given to him by the Secretary of War.
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Joshua Orne Esqr. March 13: 1800
Marblehead. Massts.
Sir
I have received your letters of the 4 Insts., the contents of which has been communicated to the Secretary of War with whom it rests to make you the advance required on account of your compensation if he thinks proper.
Your accts for expenditures in December 1799, having been examined & found right the sum of Sixty dollars & 13/100, the balance due you thereon, will be transmitted to you by the Treasurer of The United States.
With respect to the additional compensation required by the Master mason, I can only refer you to your instructions from The Secy of War, which are to govern me in the liquidation of your accounts.
Sam &c
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Description
Letter sent by Orne forwarded to Secretary of War who will decide on proper compensation. In regards to Orne's question on additional compensation for the master mason Simmons advised Orne to refer to the instructions given to him by the Secretary of War.
Date
03/13/1800
Author
Recipient
Document number
1800031321155
Page start
28
Notable persons
Joshua Orne
William Simmons
Secretary of War
Notable locations
Marblehead, Massachusetts
Notable items
compensation