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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Update on Account Examination
Simmons could not act on the account submitted by Captain Prior because it lacked the proper vouchers and the authority on which the charges were made.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Update on Account
Frederick Claiborne received a credit to his account for sundry payments, however amount left a balance now standing in his debit. Simmons requested Swan deduct the sum from his pay.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Unauthorized Charges Made to Contractors
Simmons referred to a previous letter sent to Swan that the identified unauthorized charges made by officers to Contractors. Contractor's had not submitted receipts at the time of the current letter …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Treasurer to Remit Sum
Treasurer to remit sum to Dexter who is to use money to pay Capt. John Henry at New Port for pay previously deducted for inadmissible receipts for fuel. Due to a general order, fuel costs were …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Treasurer to Remit Sum
Treasurer to remit sum to Fosdick to pay Dr. Shirley Ewing of Portland for his work at Fort Sumner. Simmons requested receipts.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Treasurer to Remit Sum
Treasurer of the United States to remit sum to Parker in the sum of $300.00 for sundry repairs of public buildings at Carlisle.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Treasurer to Remit Payment
Treasurer to remit sum to Fish. Money to be forwarded to Abraham Ellery who will pay Joseph Farr, late private.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Transfer of Sum Between Accounts
Williams is held accountable for the Warrant of General McPherson made out in Williams favor. However, McPherson took up vouchers and receipts and asked that the amount be transferred to his account …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Testimony of Services
In order to pay Yunot and Brown for printing services rendered as claimed by Morris, Simmons needs testimony from company of account. Payment made through usual channel.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Submissions of Quarterly Accounts
Simmons submitted accounts of War Department for examination to the Treasury. Quarterly submission for January 1 to March 31.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Status of Mr. Ames Account
Hagner reported to Williams that Mr. Ames' account showed he paid Solomon Rockwell and Brothers for 10 tons of refined iron. Williams must apply to the Register of the Treasury for information on …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Stationary Account Received
Stationary account received, notation to be made on next settlement of accounts that the stationary account was altered.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Statement on Differences of Settlement
Detailed account of differences in the account of John Woodward, Agent of Fortifications, New London, Connecticut.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Statement of Monies Expended by Indian Department, with details
In response to request from McHenry, Simmons enclosed the accounts of the Indian Department. Expenses included contingent expenses, presents to Indians on their visits to the seat of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Statement of Monies applied for the defense of Ports & Harbors
The document shows expenditures of individual ports, such as Portsmouth, Salem, New York, and Norfolk, and the total expenditure for all these ports, which works out to $212,155.99.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Statement of Captain Blackburn
Statement of Capt. Rickard Blackburn enclosed. Accounts settled, Simmons requested Swan hold Blackburn accountable.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Writing Wilkins Regarding the Settling of his Accounts After the Fire
Wilkins' letter of October 31st was received along with its accompanying accounts. Because they were below stairs and removed before the fire reached them, Simmons' papers were saved, whereas the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Writing Nicholas Fish Regarding a Sum to be Forwarded to James Byers, Jr.
Simmons informs Fish that the Treasurer of the United States is remitting Fish the sum of $1545.10, which is a balance due to James Byers, a contractor in Springfield, MA, for food supplies and for …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Writing Morrison on the Accounts of the Late Purveyor
Simmons has received Harrison's letter of October 17th, which were bundled with the accounts of a late purveyor, which bore the same date. The vouchers also attached, as per Harrison's statement, …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Writing Morrison About the Financial Malfeasance of Colonel John Edwards
Simmons remarks that no previous opportunity had arisen for the money Morrison had received from John Edwards to get passed on, and at present Simmons is requesting that Morrison now pay this amount …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Writing Humphreys About the Standing of His Accounts and the Misuse of his Position
Simmons did not receive additional accounts he was expecting from Humphreys, and so simply carried out an examination of the accounts in his possession, which was for rations supplied to the troops at …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Writing Hodgdon About the Delivery of a Statement Regarding Provisions Delivered to Mr. O'Hara
Simmons received Hodgdon's letter of November 8th which carried with it a statement of the provisions delivered to Mr. O'Hara by the Commissary General as per Simmons' request. Reference to War …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Writing Hodgdon About Receipt of Hodgdon's Letters and the State of Affairs After the Fire
Simmons received Hodgdon's letters of both November 5th and October 20th. Hodgdon's letter which enclosed a certificate to Mr. Bradley was provided to Simmons by Bradley
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Writing Henley About the Pay in Arrears for William Dugan
The papers relating to William Dugan appear to be in order and therefore a settlement for his back pay can be made. The balance of his pay up until November 4, 1791 was placed with Captain Guthrie. …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
