Simmons is Unwilling to Settle Thomas Lewis' Account While Lewis Receives Salary Advances from David Henley
Document 1800Simmons has received the account of Thomas Lewis relating to his salary as a temporary Agent for the Cherokee Nation of Indians. Simmons has examined David Henley's accounts and found that Henley has been providing advances on Lewis' salary. As a result, Simmons feels it would be improper to attempt a settlement on Lewis' account and has suspended Lewis' salary until his accounts are settled vis-à-vis the advances he has received.
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Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Description
Simmons has received the account of Thomas Lewis relating to his salary as a temporary Agent for the Cherokee Nation of Indians. Simmons has examined David Henley's accounts and found that Henley has been providing advances on Lewis' salary. As a result, Simmons feels it would be improper to attempt a settlement on Lewis' account and has suspended Lewis' salary until his accounts are settled vis-à-vis the advances he has received.
Date
10/13/1800
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountant's Office
Document number
1800101321155
Page start
275
Notable persons
Joseph Pemberton
William Simmons
Thomas Lewis
David Henley
temporary agent Cherokee Nation
Cherokee
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Accountant's Office
Cherokee Nation
Tennessee
Notable items
advances
account
salary
payment
money
settlement