William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Caleb Gibbs
Item
Type
Letterbook
Title
William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Caleb Gibbs
Description
William Simmons requests an appointment letter from Caleb Gibbs.
year created
1795
month created
06
day created
05
author
sent from location
War Accountant's Office
recipient
sent to location
Boston
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Caleb Gibbs
William Simmons
General Jackson
notable location
Boston
War Accountant's Office
Massachusetts
notable item/thing
pay roll
certificate
accounts
notable idea/issue
frigate Constitution
document number
1795060521255
page start
82
transcription
D. of War Accountant's Office
June 5th 1795.
Caleb Gibbs. Esquire
Boston
Sir
I received our letters of 24th ulto. and in answer thereto inform you that a Certific= =cate from General Jackson of the date you told him you accepted your appointment is necessary, as the Pay of all Officers in the service in the United States is calculated from the date they accept their appoint, and not [word underlined]
from the day they were appointed. You will therefore remain charged with the sum you received, until your accounts are settled to cover that amounts.
I am Sir. Y.c
William Simmons
June 5th 1795.
Caleb Gibbs. Esquire
Boston
Sir
I received our letters of 24th ulto. and in answer thereto inform you that a Certific= =cate from General Jackson of the date you told him you accepted your appointment is necessary, as the Pay of all Officers in the service in the United States is calculated from the date they accept their appoint, and not [word underlined]
from the day they were appointed. You will therefore remain charged with the sum you received, until your accounts are settled to cover that amounts.
I am Sir. Y.c
William Simmons
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | YAA01 (447 pages) | Collection: Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) | Letterbook A, P. 79 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | William Simmons | War Accountant's Office | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Caleb Gibbs | Boston | [n/a] |