William Simmons letter September 14, 1797

September 14, 1797
Accountant’s Office
William Simmons to James McHenry
Certification that $322.28 is due a detachment of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at Fort Norfolk, being the pay of Captain Richard S. Blackburn, Lieutenants John Saunders and James Triplett, Cadets Peter Lambkin and Thomas Blackburn, Surgeon's Mate David Patteson (including forage), and the non-commissioned officers and privates, for August 1797.

September 14, 1797
Accountant’s Office
William Simmons to Richard S. Blackburn
Simmons received letter from Lieutenant John Saunders dated September 2nd containing muster and pay rolls for August. Total amount: $310.35. Additional monies added to total for payment of Simeon Jarvis, David Patteson Surgeon's mate, and Cuthbright Shelton. Deductions from total were taken for over-calculation of Patteson, Michael Shannon, David Griffith, and Benjamin Wells' pay. Remaining sum: $322.28 will be delivered by Carrington. Blackburn will receive credit on his account for Isaac Smith's $4.00 receipt contained in Lieut. Saunders letter.

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