Simmons Writes the Secretary of War About the Expenses of Doctor Humphreys

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Simmons Writes the Secretary of War About the Expenses of Doctor Humphreys

Doctor Humphreys has appeared before Simmons to request payment for his provision of medicines to the soldiers at Staunton, VA under the command of Captain Alexander Gibson between June 9th and December 31, as well as a surgeon's fee. The amount in question for the medicine is 162 dollars and 93 1/3 cents, and 306 dollars and 66 2/3 cents for the surgeon's fee, bringing the total to $469.60. Simmons also encloses to Dexter Humphrey's account of medicine administered in January and February of 1800 as well as his claim to pay and benefits of a surgeon's mate in the amount of $272.60. These accounts are enclosed for taxation purposes. A former account of Dr. Humphreys as taxed by Doctors Gillaspy and Strong, settled at Simmons' office, is also provided with this letter.

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Cited in Dexter to Simmons, 10/02/1800.

William Simmons

Samuel Dexter

Cited document sent from one element of the war office to another

Samuel Dexter

William Simmons

Alexander Humphreys

Alexander Gibson

George Gillaspy

Doctor Gillaspy

Caleb Strong

Doctor Strong

Captain Alexander Gibson

surgeon's mate

troops

Staunton Virginia

medicine

account

surgeon's fee

taxation

pay

emoluments

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