William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Francis Mentges

Item

Type

Letterbook

Title

William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Francis Mentges

Description

William Simmons directs Francis Mentges to provide an explanation of the military fitness of recruits enlisted by Major Tousard.

year created

1797

month created

11

day created

02

sent from location

D W Accountant's

recipient

in image

author note

William Simmons

recipient note

Francis Mentges

notable person/group

Francis Mentges
William Simmons
troops stationed at Mud Island Fort
inspector of troops for U.S.
Major Tousard
proper recruits

notable location

D W Accountant's

notable item/thing

muster roll
explanation

notable idea/issue

lost his right eye

document number

1797110221755

page start

4

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Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (539 pages) YPU01 (539 pages) Collection: Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) V: D, P: 4

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author William Simmons D W Accountant's [n/a]
Recipient Francis Mentges [unknown] [n/a]