William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Secretary at War: Page #113
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Accountant's Office April 27
Mr. Alexander Buchanan Pittsburg--
Sir
I have to acknowledge the receipt of
Letter of the 17 Inst. enclosing a copy of the pay roll of your company, Penna. Militia, amounting to 170 0/100 drs:, being balance of pay due them on the western expedition in attested before a mgistrate, & will be filed with the orig pay rolls on which you received the advance-- I am &c. W. L
_______________________________ Accountant's Office April 27 The Honble. Henry Glenn in Congress-
Sir
In consequence of your application in respect to the claim of Mrs Herkimer, widow of the General Herkimer for the half pay to the widows and orphans officers, who were killed in the service of the United states
On examining the accounts of Congress find the law granting the same was passed the 24 August and does not extend to widows of officers, killed prior to [cutoff]
I am &c. _________________________________ Accountant's Office April 27
Thomas Holt Esq. New London, Va
Sir
Your accts being now under examination and the estimates, together with the payrolls of the armour guards for the months of August and October 1795. Not