John Steele
94 documents
Letter from the comptroller respecting John Wilkins Jr. Quartermaster General Accounts
From Pittsburgh, John Wilkins Jr. Quarter Master General with two abstracts and two packets containing vouchers of disbursements, transmitted to auditor.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter from the comptroller on John Wilkins Jr accounts from the Treasury books
Steele informs Simmons that accounts of John Wilkins Jr. Quarter Master General have been closed on the books of the Treasury with a credit.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)James O'Hara's Account
Simmons is requested to debit in the books of his office $361,239 from James O'Hara's account as contractor by making such entries for that purpose as the nature of the case may require.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Information to Correct Accounts for Samuel Lewis
Letter, encloses certificate signed by the Register of the Treasury regarding the account of Samuel Lewis.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Duties of the Accountant and the Superintendent of Military Stores
Steele explains the responsibilities and duties of the Accountant of the War Department and of the Superintendent of Military Stores.
William Irvine PapersDocuments relating to the accounts of James OHara
Mentions copy of James Wilson deposition taken before John Gibson and letter from Edward Day late Deputy Commissary to Army, relating to accounts of James O'Hara, contractor for supplying army with …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Documents relating to the accounts of James OHara
Submits to Simmons a copy of Wilson's deposition before John Gibson, and letter from Edward Day, late Deputy Commissary to U.S. Army, both relating to accounts of James O'Hara, contractor for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Discusses Proper Order of Procedures in Superintending the Accounting Process
Letter, reply to Accountant's letter of June 23, 1798, directs Accountant to receive and adjust accounts of officers of the Navy
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Debt to Accounts
Exonerates Caleb Swan from debts of Abraham Kirkpatrick, authorizes debt to be applied to Kirkpatricks accounts.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Contractor O'Hara's Account
Enclosed is contractor James O'Hara's letter of 13 April 1798 along with his receipts and vouchers so that they can be examined and adjusted by the Accountant in accordance with the Act of Congress …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Comptroller's Office Requests an Explanation for Purchase Price of Sloop
Under consideration is the account of John Wilkins, Quartermaster General for disbursements made in Philadelphia by Hodgdon as his agent between July 1 1796 and December 31 1797. Steele notices that …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Closed Account of Major Hamtramch for Funds Advanced Him by Arthur St. Claire
Letter, encloses certificate signed by the Register regarding the account of Major Hamtramck.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Account Settled for George and Robert Cochrain
Account Settled for George and Robert Cochrain for supplies furnished by them to detachment of troops commanded by Lieutenant Percy Smith Pope.
Letters Received by Predecessors of the Chief of Ordinance, 1797-1810. (RG156)Settlement of suspended vouchers belonging to the accounts of John Wilkins
Steele has been told that Simmons declined acting on Quarter Master general expenditures. As it would be highly inconvenient after having closed account on books of Treasury, has directed Register to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Rigid Adherence to Instructions
Steele points out the diifficulties and inconveniences caused by Paymaster Caleb Swan's rigid adherence to the instructions and forms currently being required of those in the public service.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Remarks on the closing of David Henley's accounts.
Henley's account has been closed on the books of Treasury, agreeable to the certificate of the Register. Remarks enclosed point out a deficiency in vouchers.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regarding Caleb Swan and instructions for the payment of troops
Refers to Caleb Swan Paymaster of troops letter. Says that the accountant of the War Department was long since furnished with with copies of instructions and forms forwarded to the paymaster of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Payments to the Militia of 1794
Simmons will receive a letter from Edward Carrington that includes accounts and vouchers for payments made under his agency to the militia against the insurgency in 1794. They should be examined as …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Muskets from Hamburg
Muskets from Hamburg delivered to Ebenezer Stevens.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Methods of Payment
Discussed methods of payment made to troops, reaffirms current orders.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores
States that 500 muskets and 63,500 flints have been delivered from Hamburg to Ebenezer Stevens, the New York Agent of the War Department. Also mentions New York merchants James and Ebenezer Watson, …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
