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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03432.096 Author/Creator: Simmons, William, fl. 1791-1798 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 17 May 1796 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 James McHenry (Secretary of War) and stamped "Free" on address leaf.

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

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