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 Notifying Kilty that the Treasurer is Remitting him $1952.17 for James Baker's Supplies in Maryland
The Treasurer is remitting $1952.17 being a balance due James Baker, formerly the contractor for Maryland, for his rations, quartermaster, and hospital supplies as well as expenditures for the use of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Notifying Carrington of Money that Should be Transmitted to Jesse Bowles
The Treasurer of the United States is remitting $70 to Carrington for the payment of Jesse Bowles for rent of a hospital between November 1798 and October 1799 in Richmond.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Notifies McRea of Monies Coming in for the Pay of George Mackenzie
Simmons notifies McRea [McRee] that he will be receiving $1300 to be paid to George Mackenzie for erecting a blockhouse on Fort Johnson, pursuant to a previous contract. Simmons request that he …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Notifies Huntington of the Treasurer's Remittance of $826.76
The Treasurer is remitting Huntington $826.76 for rations, quartermaster and hospital supplies and expenditures by Elijah and Simon House for July, August and September for the use of the garrison at …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Notifies Cranch About Money Which will be Remitted by Nicholas Fish
Simmons tells Cranch that Nicholas Fish will be sending him the sum of $972.55 for cleaning and repairing arms and finding materials at West Point.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Notes the Overpay of Two Officers in Swan's Accounts
Simmons examined the accounts of Lieutenant Peyton and Captain Claiborne and found that they had been paid as adjutants to the 1st Regiment for the month of November 1797. The sum which was overpaid …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons is Unwilling to Settle Thomas Lewis' Account While Lewis Receives Salary Advances from David Henley
Simmons has received the account of Thomas Lewis relating to his salary as a temporary Agent for the Cherokee Nation of Indians. Simmons has examined David Henley's accounts and found that Henley has …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Informs Williams of a Balance of $13194.46 Remaining in his Hands
Simmons informs Williams that his account and receipts for expenditures at the Springfield Armory for the quarter ending September 30th have been examined, and a balance of $13194.46 has been found to …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Informs Lieutenant Wilson of $48 which is Owed to Him Because of Incorrect Accounting
Wilson's accounts as Paymaster to the Recruits under Major Jonathan Cass differ from his statements and thus he is owed $48 which has been aid to Lieutenant Samuel Lane.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Informs Darling That No Pay May Be Received After a Resignation is Submitted
Simmons received a letter from Darling dated the 5th of September which suggested that Darling felt he deserved pay after submitting his resignation. Simmons notes that his resignation was accepted …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Informs Carrington that Thomas Holt is Unauthorized to Draw from the Department
Simmons received Carrington's letter of the 17th which contained Thomas Holt's draft for $165.70, which Simmons is obligated to return, as Holt was unauthorized to request such a draft from the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Informs Blackburn of the Name of the Contractor for Virginia for 1801
Blackburn's letter dated December 1st apparently was to ask what the name of the Contractor for Virginia for 1801. The answer Simmons provides is Michael McKewan at Martinsburg.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Informing Swan that Lieutenant Blake is Four Dollars in Arrears
Simmons received Swan's letter of October 30th, which contained the accounts of Lt. Philamon Blake. It has been found that Blake owes $4 on account of Swan's allowing a premium on Charles Pennywell …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Informing Russell that his Method of Reporting his Accounts is Incorrect
A letter dated October 7th, with an account for printing, was given to Simmons by Secretary of War Dexter. Before this type of account can be settled it must be stated in a particular form. The …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Informing Orne of the Remaining Balance on his Account
Simmons informs Orne that his accounts regarding the fortifications at Marblehead have been examined and a balance of $748.22 is still due from Orne to the United States. This differs from Orne's …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Informing Jackson of Reimbursement for the Fortifications of Boston Harbor
Simmons informs Jackson that he will receive $6127.77 from the Treasurer because of the fortifications in Boston Harbor.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Informing Chancellor that his Accounts Will Soon Be Settled
Simmons is replying to Mr. Chancellor, informing him that due to the pace of business in the Accountant's Office Chancellor's accounts have not been settled yet, but soon they 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 Informing Chancellor of a Delay in Adjusting his Accounts
Simmons informs Chancellor that his letter of December 2nd was received, but that due to the fire that destroyed the War Department the adjustment of his accounts has been delayed.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Informing Baker of his Credit of $1952.17
Mr. Baker's son-in-law, Mr. Fisher, submitted to Simmons vouchers additional to those that were rejected on July 2nd, whereby Baker has an additional credit of $1864.01. Additional expenditures …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Expresses Considerable Displeasure at Crocker's Lack of Diligence and Attention When Composing his Accounts
Dodridge's accounts and vouchers for supplies to the troops in Charleston from June to August were received and credited to his account in the amount of $2114.33, against an outstanding sum of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Explains Shute's Stoppage of Pay to Him
Simmons received Shute's letter of October 16th. Simmons states that Shute apparently misunderstands the reason for why his pay was halted. He improperly drew pay for forage from the contractor, …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Evaluating Captain Bishop's Accounts and Finding Ten Dollars Due the United States from Him
After evaluating Captain John Bishop's accounts for the month of July 1799 that he owes the United States ten dollars. The sum should be taken from Captain Bishop's pay.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Discussing Henley's Accounts
Simmons received Henley's letter of October 29th along with his waste book. He relates to Henley the situation regarding the fire in the War Department and states that it will take some time before …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Discussing Charges with Alexander Gibson and Requesting the Orders of Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Humphrey's late contractor produced for Simmons an account of logs harvested and stone mined for building 27 huts, the amount being $636 along with a charge of $141.42 for the use of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Directs Captain Henry to Evaluate the Validity of his Claim for Carriage Expenses
Simmons confirms receipt of Captain Henry's letter of November 22nd enclosing receipts for carriage hire. The regulations regarding extra compensation for officers detached on special assignment …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
