Simmons Asking Benjamin Timothy to Provide the Particular Authority Under Which he Provided Printing for the War Department
Document 1800The Secretary of War provided Simmons with Timothy's account for printing done for the War Department, but before Simmons can remunerate Timothy, the authority on which the service was performed must be forwarded to Simmons. An oath must be attached which states that the prices in the accounts are what Timothy normally charges for the services that were rendered. This will lead to swift repayment.
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Mr Guy F Timothy Accountants Office
Greater Charleston S C Novem 29 1799
Sir
The Secretary of War having no your account for printing done for the War department. Before payment can be made it will be necessary that the authority on which the service was performed is forwarded to this Office and on each be annexed to the account Stating that the prices therein charged are the same as are currently charges by you for like Services. The account thus vouched & forwarded to this Office will be immediately paid to your order.
Samley
Wr
The Honble November 28 1800 —
Willis C C Claiborne
in Congress
Sir
In reply to your Line of this date I have to inform you that Mr Haly, must be desired to forward to this Office all the figures in his possession to Substantiate the claim of phoenix expedition & when they are received here an examination will be made & the amount found due will be forwarded as usual, with authority to pay the claimants on public account if their figures as stated then be filed upon.
Samley
Wr
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Description
The Secretary of War provided Simmons with Timothy's account for printing done for the War Department, but before Simmons can remunerate Timothy, the authority on which the service was performed must be forwarded to Simmons. An oath must be attached which states that the prices in the accounts are what Timothy normally charges for the services that were rendered. This will lead to swift repayment.
Date
11/29/1800
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountant's Office
Document number
1800112921355
Page start
311
Notable persons
Benjamin F Timothy
William Simmons
printer
Secretary of War
Notable locations
Charleston, South Carolina
Accountant's Office
Notable items
oath
printing
accounts
prices
services
repayment
voucher
account

