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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Simmons Writing Dayton on Suspended Charges in Dayton's Account
Simmons received Dayton's letter of the 8th which has a sheet of explanations regarding suspended charges in his account, and is replying to deal with objections Dayton has. Simmons' response …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Writing Dayton About the Examination of his Accounts in the Wake of the Fire at the War Department
Simmons received Whelen's letter of November 6th with packages of accounts. Simmons will have to spend a considerable amount of time organizing his papers, precluding an immediate reply. Simmons …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Writing Creary on Monies for the Fortifications at New Port
Simmons writes Crary to inform him that the Treasurer of the United States will send him $5000 for the fortifications being erected in New Port, Rhode Island, and asks Crary to forward the requisite …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Writing Colonel John Edwards on his Financial Malfeasance
Simmons' letter of June 11, 1799 stated the necessity of Edwards' paying the balance of public money remaining in his hands in agreement with a statement given to James Morrison by Simmons, and that …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Writing Cass on the Topic of his Accounts and Remuneration
the accounts mentioned in Cass' letter of October 6th have been received from Lieutenant Wilson and the have been examined to the amount of $57.27. The amount will be paid at sight subject to Cass' …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Writing Byers About the Sum Which Will be Forwarded to him by Nicholas Fish
Simmons informs Byers that his letter of October 7th, which enclosed his accounts and vouchers for rations delivered to the Armorer at Springfield for July, August and September of 1800, was received. …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Writing Brem about the Examination of his Accounts and a Sum of $1018.50 Due Brem
Brem's account and vouchers for rations and for quartermaster and hospital supplies expenditures for the use of Captain Ross Bird's Recruits in Salisbury, North Carolina between February and May 1800 …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)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 …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Writes The Secretary of War About Paying the Accountant of the Department
Simmons writes the Secretary of War to provide him the estimate of the required sum necessary to pay clerks and messenger, and the accountant of the War Department, for the coming year. The estimate …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Writes The Secretary of War About Additional Pay Requested by Captain Isaac Guion
Captain Isaac Guion of the 3rd U.S. Regulars was called upon to act as Paymaster to the troops along the Mississippi. In this service he disbursed $63145.1. While no compensation was offered Captain …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Writes the Comptroller Regarding Disallowed Charges on the Settlement of James O'Hara's Accounts
Simmons' letter (a response to Steele's of the 26th) contains an abstract of the charges disallowed on settlement of James O'Hara's accounts. Simmons informs Steele that O'Hara already acquiesced to …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Writes Swan About a Discrepancy in Accounts
Swan, as Clerk for the War Office, gave instructions for payment on December 2nd 1791. Simmons writes to Swan to inform him that after an examination these records were found to differ from Swan's …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Writes Smith to Notify Him of His Remuneration for Medicine
Dr. Smith is being given $19 compensation, after taxes, for administration of medicine to Lieutenant Noland's Recruiting Party.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Writes Orne About His Receipts for May
Ornes receipts for disbursements in May regarding the fortifications at Marblehead come out to $598.49, and has been credited to his account. A balance of $1263.15 remains which will be dealt with …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Writes Orne About His Receipts and Quoted Expenditures
Ornes last submission of his account and receipts was found to be in proper order, and his quoted expenditures of $255.15 were confirmed. Orne is left with a balance of $1008 which will be carried …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Writes Newman to Notify Him of Remuneration for Administration of Medicine
Dr. Newman will receive $86.74 as remuneration for attending to and administering medicine to Captain Bird and Captain Gaither's Recruits in Salisbury, North Carolina from May 16th 1799 to August …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Writes Jackson Regarding Accounts and Receipts Due to the Fortifications of Boston
Simmons confirms receipt of Jackson's letter of September 15th and with it his receipts and account of expenditures for August relating to Boston's fortifications. They were deemed correct and the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Writes Ball to Request Forwarding of his Authority or Contract, as well as Duplicates of his Vouchers
Simmons wrote a letter to Ball on the 16th of October acknowledging receipt of Ball's letter dated October 2nd, along with the accounts and vouchers for his supplies. Simmons requested the authority …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Wishes for Carrington to Return his Attention to Mr. A. Rodger's Claim for Supplies of Rations
Simmons provides Carrington with a copy of his September 13th letter which contains the papers of Mr. A. Rodger's claim for supplies for rations. As Carrington has not provided an answer on the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons transmits to Harrison the Accounts of the War Department for Quarterly Settlements ending June 30th
Simmons transmits to Harrison the accounts of the War Department for settlements made at the office for the quarter ending June 30th.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Tells Irvine that his Account has been Settled in Lieu of his Truculence
Simmons is forwarding part of a copy of his June 11, 1799 letter to Captain Irvine regarding overdrawn fuel by his company at Carlisle for January, February, March, and the beginning of April 1799. …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Strongly Requests O'Hara Advance the Settlement of his Accounts
Simmons is requesting the settlement of O'Hara's accounts be providing statements of his charges, purchases, and supplies furnished. The tone of the letter suggests a very strong request.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Setting Dayton's Account Straight and Requesting the Less Frequent Use of Vouchers
Simmons is providing an account of the $3084.29 deducted from Daytons claim as per Simmons letter of the 15th of September. Simmons hopes that Dayton will be able to use vouchers less due to the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Requests that Smith Forward Important Papers of Elias B. Dayton
Simmons wrote to Elias B. Dayton regarding some original papers which are vital to the admission of his accounts. Dayton's reply informed Simmons that they are in Smith's possession and that Dayton …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Requests that McRea Determine the Price of the Vinegar Portion of Rations
Simmons wants McRee to determine the price of the vinegar portion of the rations issued by Daniel Wheaton that were lacking it. That amount can then be deducted as a consequence.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
