It is intended that in the future every officer will make out their own pay rolls and transmit them with their muster rolls at the end of each two-month period. An examination will then take place and the amounts therein will be transmitted in the usual manner. Enclosed are some blank payroll forms for that purpose.
Cited in Gibson to Simmons, 06/24/1795. It is intended that in the future every officer will make out their own pay rolls and transmit them with their muster rolls at the end of each two-month period. An examination will then take place and the amounts therein will be transmitted in the usual manner.
Abstract of payments made by David Henley, Agent to the Department of War, on account of expenses arising in his office from October 1794 to April 1795.
Henley cites money-related tasks as his responsibility-related to the territory. Movement of militia hindered by money. Plea for pension of injured soldier by name of James Gillespy.
Governor Mifflin responds to Pickering's opposition to the post at Presque Isle by explaining how it could be adequately manned by state militia paid by the General Government.
Simmons certifies that the sum of $579 is due Captain Samuel Nicholson, of the frigate building at Boston, for his pay from January 1, 1795 and his subsistence from June 10, 1794 to March 31, 1795.
The Treasurer will remit to Nathaniel Gorham, Supervisor, the sum of $579 to be transmitted to Captain Nicholson, being for his pay and subsistence. According to the directions of the Secretary of War, the allowance for rations is twenty cents which is the price he paid.
Simmons has Mrs. Dunn's letter to the former Accountant before him. He informs her that he wrote to Caleb Swan, Paymaster to the Troops, to adjust Major Winston's account and issue orders for the amount in question to be credited to Mrs. Dunn.
The Reverend David Jones has one thousand dollars to be delivered to Thomas Butler for the use of the Recruiting Service, for which he is to be held accountable. Simmons stresses that he wants Butler to use this money strictly for recruiting.
It is expected that in the future every officer will make out their own pay rolls and transmit them with their muster rolls at the end of each two-month period. An examination will then take place and the amounts therein will be transmitted in the usual manner.
