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
Certification that $500 is due Joshua Humphreys, being his compensation as Constructor of the frigate building at Philadelphia from October through December 1796.
year created
1797
month created
01
day created
06
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
United States Navy
accountant
Secretary of War
constructor of frigate building
notable location
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Accountant's Office
Philadelphia Shipyard
notable item/thing
pay
compensation
Frigate construction
document number
1797010621455
page start
339
transcription
Accountant's Office
Jany 6th 1797
I certify that there is due to Joshua Humphrey's the sum of Five hundred Dollars being for his Compensation as Constructor of Frigate building at Philadelphia from Octr 1st to Decr 31st 1796 inclusive.
Wm Simmons
Acct
Drs. 500
The Secy of War
Jany 6th 1797
I certify that there is due to Joshua Humphrey's the sum of Five hundred Dollars being for his Compensation as Constructor of Frigate building at Philadelphia from Octr 1st to Decr 31st 1796 inclusive.
Wm Simmons
Acct
Drs. 500
The Secy of War
Item sets
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: 339 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | William Simmons | Accountant's Office | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |