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Simmons, William, fl. 1791-1798 to John Bryant

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03432.094 Author/Creator: Simmons, William, fl. 1791-1798 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 June 1795 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket : free frank ; 25 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to Captain Bryant about administrative matters related to Bryant's salary and settling accounts. Written from the War Department's "Accountants Office." Free frank signed by Timothy Pickering and stamped "Free" on address leaf.

Simmons, William, fl. 1795-1798
Bryant, John, 1742-1816

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