William Simmons letter March 1, 1800

March 1, 1800
William Simmons to Edward Carrington
Account of William Westwoods settled by Simmons, to be remit by Treasurer of United States to Carrington. Carrington to pay the legal representatives of Westwoods. William Willoghby's account also settled, remit by Treasurer to Carrington, and to be paid be upon receipt of necessary receipts.

March 1, 1800
William Simmons to James McHenry
Accountant’s Office
Certification of payment; $2471.66 to William Westwood, deceased contractor, Norfolk Virginia, for rations, quartermaster and hospital stores furnished the garrison at Fort Nelson.

March 1, 1800
Accountant’s Office
William Simmons to James McHenry
Entitlement of credit; $3391.08 to William Willoughby, deceased, for erecting sundry buildings at Fort Nelson, and repair of the barracks under authority of Captain Richard S. Blackburn.

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