Simmons Informing Russell that his Method of Reporting his Accounts is Incorrect
Item
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Title
Simmons Informing Russell that his Method of Reporting his Accounts is Incorrect
Description
A letter dated October 7th, with an account for printing, was given to Simmons by Secretary of War Dexter. Before this type of account can be settled it must be stated in a particular form. The extent of each advertisement and the period it was inserted must be noted in this account, with the affirmation of a magistrate. The oath to set forth that the printing was done by the order of Secretary Dexter, for the claimed period of time, for an amount of money which is similar to that charged in other cases with established rules. When the account is stated in the correct form, it will be immediately repaid.
year created
1800
month created
10
day created
21
author
recipient
sent to location
Boston
in collection
in image
author note
William Simmons
recipient note
Benjamin Russell
notable person/group
Benjamin Russell
William Simmons
editor Columbian Centinel
Secretary of War
Samuel Dexter
magistrate
notable location
Boston
notable item/thing
printing
account
oath
document number
1800102121755
page start
284
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | YLA01 (404 pages) | Collection: Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) | V: G, P: 284-285 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | William Simmons | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Benjamin Russell | Boston | [n/a] |