Simmons Writes Swan About a Discrepancy in Accounts
Document 1800Swan, as Clerk for the War Office, gave instructions for payment on December 2nd 1791. Simmons writes to Swan to inform him that after an examination these records were found to differ from Swan's statement by $1,421.70. The remaining balance due the United States is $3,472.99. The money will be carried to Swan's debit on his next account.
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Author's Letterbook Copy
Description
Swan, as Clerk for the War Office, gave instructions for payment on December 2nd 1791. Simmons writes to Swan to inform him that after an examination these records were found to differ from Swan's statement by $1,421.70. The remaining balance due the United States is $3,472.99. The money will be carried to Swan's debit on his next account.
Date
09/29/1800
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountant's Office
Repository
Document number
1800092921155
Page start
267
Notable persons
Caleb Swan
William Simmons
paymaster general
Notable locations
Accountant's Office
Notable items
payments
account
debit