Compensation of Joshua Humphreys, constructor of the frigate building at Philadelphia
Item
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Title
Compensation of Joshua Humphreys, constructor of the frigate building at Philadelphia
Description
Simmons certifies that $500 is due Joshua Humphreys for his compensation as constructor of the frigate building at Philadelphia from July through September 1796.
year created
1796
month created
10
day created
07
author
sent from location
Accountant's Office
recipient
in collection
in image
author note
William Simmons
recipient note
James McHenry
notable person/group
James McHenry
William Simmons
Joshua Humphreys
constructor of the frigate building
accountant
Secretary of War
notable location
Accountant's Office
Philadelphia
notable item/thing
pay
compensation
frigate construction
document number
1796100721255
page start
302
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (1 pages) | DMA01 (443 pages) | Collection: Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217) | V: A, P: 302 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | William Simmons | Accountant's Office | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |