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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Warrants Issued
Warrants issued by Secretary of War to be disbursed to by Meredith. Warrants remain in Office to be picked up, Simmons requested immediate attention to this matter by Meredith.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Warrant Issued Never Picked Up
Claim presented by Mr. Glen at the Office, Warrant issued in his favor by Treasurer, but Glen never picked up warrant.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Warrant Issued for Refund
Simmons received receipts of Joseph Haumann. Warrant issued to refund amount incurred by Haumann to Captain Ellery which he will receive after he applies to Nicholas Fish. Payment of Walback …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Warrant Issued
Warrant issued in favor of Smith for expenses related to attending to a general court martial in Philadelphia.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Warrant Issued
Warrant issued in favor of Jackson for erecting the fortifications in the harbor of Boston, MA.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Warrant Issued
In Simmons absence, Hagner procured a warrant for the balance due John Winchester. Enclosed a post note for the Bank of Columbia, the only form of remittance available.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Warrant Issued
Warrant issued in favor of Hodgdon acting attorney for Joseph Williams of Springfield. Warrant issued by Secretary of War for payment of armaments at Springfield. Simmons requested signature of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Vouchers to be Examined
Vouchers received and to be placed under examination.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Vouchers Required to Settle Accounts
No further advances to be made without settlement of existing accounts. To settle the accounts, vouchers required. Subject of letter from Glen to be dealt with by Simmons upon his return.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Vouchers Previously Suspended Now Admitted, with details
Vouchers previously submitted now admitted, excepting charges for commission, account to be adjusted. Balance due: $10150.02. Differences explained in annexed document. Simmons gave instructions on …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Verdict on Accounts from Secretary of War
Sec of War gave answer to Simmons on questions related to Mackey's accounts by which Simmons discharged Mackey from all responsibility from warrants issued to Perkins and Brindby. Warrant for $190.00 …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Use of Federal Funds for Servants
Extraordinary charges in Quartermaster and hospital department by William Greene and Oliver Bowen (found in account of Contractor John L. Boss), some will be deducted but it was difficult for Simmons …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Urgent Request for Account of Expenditures
Simmons urgently requested overdue account information for the fortifications erected for defense of the town and harbor of Baltimore.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Updated Entries to Books of Superintendent of Military Stores
Simmons updated Hodgdon on credit to account of Michael Gunkle, contractor for articles purchased for troops in Pennsylvania. Simmons requested Hugdon update the books of the Superintendent of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Update to Records of Superintendent of Military Stores
Simmons forwarded information regarding the account of Mr. Houdin, military store keeper at Albany. Agreeable to request of Hodgdon, money due was place in hands of Samuel Meredith, Treasurer of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Update to Books
Simmons updated Hodgdon on the account of Archibald Crary. Crary received a credit to the account of fortifications at New Port, RI. Specifically, the purchase of articles for the fortifications …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Update on the Stoppage of Accounts
Simmons notified Swan that he just received information regarding the stoppage of accounts. Due to general order issued by the Adjutant General, cadets at West Point and all seaboard fortifications …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Update on the Account of Captain Ellery
Simmons recounted the efforts made to track down the accounts of Ellery through the Pay Master General and Major General Hamilton. No news.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Update on Mentges Account
Simmons received rendered accounts on further expenditures made by Mentges at the Fort on Mud Island. Balance still due by Mentges, Simmons awaits direction from McHenry.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Update on Accounts and Request for Sum
Simmons received account information from Kilty that pertained to Mr. Foncin. Simmons requested the money twice paid to Ensign Robert Moffett be recovered and returned to United States.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Update on Accounts and Payment of McDermott
Simmons updated Anderson on the accounts of Mr. McDermott but could not offer any additional information.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Update on Accounts and Payment
James Baker, contractor, received a credit to his account for supplying troops of the state of Maryland. Simmons requested Hodgdon update the accounts of the Superintendent of Military Stores.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Update on Accounts and Payment
Elijah and Simon House, contractors for CT received credit for articles purchased for the garrison at Fort Trumbull. Articles delivered to Lieut. William Steele. Simmons requested Hodgdon make the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Update on Accounts and Payment
William Crafts received credit to account. Updates on account of Major Constant Freeman also made, Simmons requested Hodgdon make the appropriate changes to the books of the Superintendent of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Update on Accounts and Payment
Simmons received letter regarding account of postage, sum will be paid.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
