Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
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Salary and Stationery
04/05/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNathaniel Gorham will pay Gibbs $180 for stationery and for compensation for the first quarter of 1796.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Rufus Putnam's accounts
09/16/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of certificates from Putnam. Notifies Putnam that the final settlement of his accounts rests with the "heads of the department."
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Rolls, Bruff's detachment, and pay for pursuit of deserters
06/11/1796 Author's Letterbook CopySends blank muster and pay rolls. Notifies Toussard that money has been forwarded to Capt. Bruff for the pay of his detachment and that pay has been authorized to troops pursuing Army deserters. …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Rolls examined and recruits to be paid
06/09/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies Miller that his receipt, muster, and pay rolls were received, examined, and credited and that his recruits will be paid with the other troops at West Point
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Return of Muster and Pay Rolls
04/11/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyReturns the muster and pay rolls for Geddes' detachment which must be attested to before a magistrate before the War Department will pay the troops
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Requests a Copy of Instructions
03/17/1796Requests a copy of the instructions cited by George Fleming as justification for the amount he paid an inspector.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request to comply with a bond
10/17/1796 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requests that Scott comply with the terms of a bond in which Scott joined Capt. Jacob Slough to prevent his turning the issue over to the Attorney General
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request of Colonel Dekeyser
05/26/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses the request of a Colonel Dekeyser for accounting information and his reasons for denying the Colonel's request.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request for Captain Britt to refund monies
10/10/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests that the Secretary of War direct that balances of monies owed by Captain Daniel Britt, paymaster of the 1st Sub-Legion be refunded to the War Department
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request for "Account Current"
05/18/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests that Bowyer submit an "account current" so that his account can be settled with the War Department.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request concerning bonds
05/26/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests that bonds be signed.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request concerning a soldier's arrears
10/04/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyRequest for information about the arrears of pay due to the estate of a deceased soldier.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Report on the claim of an officer
04/16/1796 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons' report and recommendations regarding the claim of a Major for extra service while in the Army
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Reply Promised
03/16/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of Rochefontaine's letter and promises to reply.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Reply Promised
03/16/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of Freeman's letters and promises to reply.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Repayment of money
12/08/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that Habersham will receive a "post note" for a sum of money due to him for money paid to a Major Roberts.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Remitting Pay for Troops in Middletown
05/05/1796Chester will receive funds and should send them to pay Captain Miller and his troops in Middletown.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Regarding the Account of Captain De Butts
05/28/1796 LetterbookCaptain De Butts has submitted an account for compensation for his work as a secretary to General Wayne. Simmons does not think it should be paid because when De Butts was serving as secretary he was …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Recruiting Money to Captain Gibson
06/13/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyDirects Edward Carrington to send funds to Captain Gibson for recruiting
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Recruiting Account and Vouchers
04/22/1796 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons notes the receipt of Captain Donald Mitchell's recruiting account and vouchers and notifies him that he will receive payment from Nicholas Fish.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Recruiting account and deserters
07/06/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyExplains the reasons why Miller's recuiting account cannot be placed to Miller's credit on the War Department accountant's books. Speaks of a "premium" paid to soldiers who apprehend Army deserters
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Recruiting account and certificate of captured soldier
08/23/1796 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons reports that he has received the enlistments of two recruits and a certificate of Captain Miller that has allowed him to complete the examination of Morris's recruiting account. Nicholas Fish …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Recruiting account and receipt roll
09/10/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of Gibson's recruiting account and receipt roll.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Recruiting Account
04/27/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotes the receipt of letters from Miller and requests that he forward a recruiting account so his account can be settled
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Recruiting account
10/12/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyLovell's recruiting account and expenses for marching two Army detachments from Boston to Rhode Island. Mentions expenses for pursuit of deserters.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
