Author's Letterbook Copy

Pay of Artificer at Fort Norfolk and other discrepancies

Simmons received muster and pay rolls for detachments at Fort Norfolk, September 1797. In rolls, John Saunders indicates pay of Sergent Michael Shannon as artificer. Simmons advised that none are entitled to receive pay, it is their duty. Simmons requests Saunders transmit a certificate specifying the trade of Shannon which will enable Simmons to judge the propriety of admitting the charge. Edward Clerk is mentioned as a musician, but his date of enlistment and amount of pay is missing. Simmons describes the criteria for employing a matron to attend the sick. Simmons further advises on proper data entry for muster and pay rolls.

Simmons received muster and pay rolls for detachments at Fort Norfolk, September 1797 and highlights required corrections.

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Accountant's Office

Ft. Norfolk near Norfolk Virginia

William Simmons

Lieutenant John Saunders

Lieutenant John Saunders

William Simmons

Sergeant Michael Shannon

Edward Clerk

Mrs Shannon

matron

Surgeon

artificer

musician

Ft. Norfolk near Norfolk Virginia

Accountant's Office

certificate

muster rolls

pay rolls

pay

enlistment

charge

attend the sick

women in war department

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