William Simmons letter August 17, 1797

August 17, 1797
Accountant’s Office
William Simmons to Edward Carrington
Treasurer of United States will remit sum of $362.40 to Carrington who in turn will forward sum to Capt. Richard Blackburn as payment to him and his detachment at Fort Norfolk. Payment to Patteson, the Forage of Surgeon's mate, also made through remit sum. Duplicate receipt for July 1797 owed to Patteson, requested by Simmons. Letter mentions directions for appropriation of money sent July 19 found in letter of same date.

August 17, 1797
Accountant’s Office
William Simmons to Richard S. Blackburn
Simmons enclosed $8.00 to pay the remaining sum owed to Lieut. Saunders and $6.00 to pay Forage of Surgeon's mate, Patteson. Money will arrive via Carrington and will be part of total sum of $362.40. Reference regarding enlistment date of Charles Gil[?], but no name appears in records.

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