Major Craig discusses pay and accounting with William Simmons
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Major Craig discusses pay and accounting with William Simmons
Description
Major Craig forwards doctor's charges for attending to the troops to William Simmons.
year created
1797
month created
02
day created
24
author
sent from location
Pittsburgh
recipient
sent to location
War Department
in collection
in image
notable person/group
William Simmons
Isaac Craig
notable location
War Department
Pittsburgh
Presque Isle
document number
1797022479001
page start
1
transcription
Pittsburg 24 February 1797
Sir,
You will find enclosed herewith two accounts viz. one of
Doctor Simons the other of Doctor Corning for services in attending
the Garrison of Presque isle during the time that Doctor Balfour was
sick You will observe tat Cap. Bissell has pointed out
the reasons that that the charges have accrued but as the case is new
to me & without a precedent I have sent them to you and have to
request them returned by next post with your opinion & instructions respecting
them. I am Sir Your Ob St I C
Wm Simmons esq Acc War Dept
Sir,
You will find enclosed herewith two accounts viz. one of
Doctor Simons the other of Doctor Corning for services in attending
the Garrison of Presque isle during the time that Doctor Balfour was
sick You will observe tat Cap. Bissell has pointed out
the reasons that that the charges have accrued but as the case is new
to me & without a precedent I have sent them to you and have to
request them returned by next post with your opinion & instructions respecting
them. I am Sir Your Ob St I C
Wm Simmons esq Acc War Dept
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (1 pages) | IAU26 (1 pages) | Collection: Isaac Craig Papers | IIE062 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Isaac Craig | Pittsburgh | [n/a] |
| Recipient | William Simmons | War Department | [n/a] |