Simmons Writes the Secretary of War About the Expenses of Doctor Humphreys

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Type

Author's Letterbook Copy

Description

Doctor Humphreys has appeared before Simmons to request payment for his provision of medicines to the soldiers at Staunton, VA under the command of Captain Alexander Gibson between June 9th and December 31, as well as a surgeon's fee. The amount in question for the medicine is 162 dollars and 93 1/3 cents, and 306 dollars and 66 2/3 cents for the surgeon's fee, bringing the total to $469.60. Simmons also encloses to Dexter Humphrey's account of medicine administered in January and February of 1800 as well as his claim to pay and benefits of a surgeon's mate in the amount of $272.60. These accounts are enclosed for taxation purposes. A former account of Dr. Humphreys as taxed by Doctors Gillaspy and Strong, settled at Simmons' office, is also provided with this letter.

Date

09/30/1800

Recipient

Document number

1800093021055

Page start

266

Note

Cited in Dexter to Simmons, 10/02/1800.

Notable persons

Samuel Dexter
William Simmons
Alexander Humphreys
Alexander Gibson
George Gillaspy
Doctor Gillaspy
Caleb Strong
Doctor Strong
Captain Alexander Gibson
surgeon's mate
troops

Notable locations

Staunton Virginia

Notable items

medicine
account
surgeon's fee
taxation
pay
emoluments