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William Simmons letter June 13, 1797

June 13, 1797
Accountant’s Office
William Simmons to Richard S. Blackburn
Acknowledges receipt of muster and pay roll of Blackburn's detachment. Money for the pay will be forwarded by Edward Carrington, federal supervisor at Richmond.

 

June 13, 1797
Accountant’s Office
William Simmons to Edward Carrington
Advises Carrington that he will receive money from the Treasurer of the U. S. that he is to transfer to Captain Richard S. Blackburn at Fort Norfolk for his pay and the pay of his detachment, the pay of Private Joseph Kelly, and bounty due to Private John Scott.

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Papers of the War Department 1784 to 1800

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