William Simmons letter May 28th 1799

Mr. William Westwood                                        Department of War
Contractor Norfolk Va                                        Accountant’s  office
                                                                            May 28th 1799
Sir
The comptroller of the Treasury has transmitted to this office for examination & settlement you accounts vouchers for supplies to the troops stationed at Fort Norfolk in the first quarter of the year 1799 before this can take place it will be necessary for you to forward to this office a copy of the contract by virtue of which you have issued the said supplies.
There has also been transmitted an order drawn by Capt. Blackburn upon you in favor of William Willougby for 400 Dollars, said to be on account buildings erected by the latter at Fort Norfolk which by the receipt thereon appears to have been paid by you.  But which cannot be admitted to your credit until the appropriation of the money is accounted for, and it is shewn by what authority Capt. Blackburn directed the said buildings to be erected.
Besides the above mentioned order I observe another of the same nature in your quarterly account for this year, being drawn by Capt. Blackburn in favor of Wm Willoughby to the amount of $ 120.17. da.b.y, unaccompanied by any subordinate vouchers, to shew the application of the money until that is done the charge will be rejected from, your accounts.
I am & C
W. Simmons
Acct.

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