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 Corrects Gaither's Accounts Due the United States
09/16/1800 Autograph Letter SignedSimmons believes there to be a balance owed the United States in the amount of $3841.47, while Lt. Col. Gaither believes it to be $4322. Simmons states that the difference is likely from the lack of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Confirms Stevens' Letter of October 23rd
10/28/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received Simmon's letter of October 23rd, which contained his accounts and vouchers as Agent of Fortifications in New York up until October 1st.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Confirms Orne's Letter of September 9th
09/18/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons confirms receipt of Ornes letter dated the 9th of September with his accounts for money spent on the fortifications at Marblehead. The records of these expenditures will be examined and Orne …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Confirms McRea's Letter of September 24th
10/08/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons confirms receipt of McRea's letter of the 24th of September which had James Carraway's receipt for $244.35.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Confirms Huntington's Letter of September 18th Enclosing Elijah and Simon House's Receipt for $816
09/24/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons confirms receipt of Huntingtons letter of the 18th of September enclosing Elijah and Simon Houses receipt for $816.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Confirms Harrison's Letter of October 23rd
10/28/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received Harrison's letter of October 23rd, which contained accounts and vouchers of the late purveyor, amounting to $6783.14, which has been filed for examination.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Confirms Carrington's Letter with a Receipt from Mr. Heiskell
09/17/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons writes Carrington confirming receipt of his letter of September 13th which has the receipt of a Mr. Heiskell for $19.92.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Confirming Receipt of Williams' Letter of November 6th Along with his Accounts Relating to the Springfield Armory
11/17/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received Williams' letter of November 6th, which contained his accounts of expenditures on account of the Springfield Armory for the quarter ending September 30th, which will be examined as …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Confirming Receipt of the House's letter of October 20th and Accepting their Statements and Accounts for Supplies for Fort Trumbull and Captain Bissell's Recruits
11/03/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received the House's letter of October 20th, containing their accounts and vouchers for supplies for Fort Trumbull and to Captain Bissell's Recruits at Hartford during July, August, and …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Confirming Receipt of Swan's Letter of October 20th
10/21/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySwan's letter dated October 20th, with the accounts mentioned in it, were received by Simmons and will be examined promptly.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Confirming Receipt of Shoemaker's Letter of November 7th and Stating the Balance Due Shoemaker
11/26/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received Capt. Shoemakers' letter of November 7th, which contained receipts for retained bounty paid to recruits enlisted by Shoemaker. Thus, at the settling of Shoemaker's account, he is …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Confirming Receipt of McRee's Letter of October 16th Containing Robert House's Receipt
11/04/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received McRee's letter of October 16th which contained Robert House's receipt for $58.14.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Confirming Receipt of McRee's Letter of November 14th
11/28/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received McRee's letter of November 14th which contained the receipt of George Mackenzie in the sum of $1300.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Confirming Receipt of Jackson's Letter and Accompanying Materials of November 3rd
11/13/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received Jackson's letter of November 3rd along with his receipts and expenditures relating to the fortifications at Boston last September. Reference to War Department fire.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Confirming Receipt of Huntington's Letter of November 14th, with a Receipt of Elijah House & Son
11/24/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received Huntington's letter of November 14th which enclosed the receipt of Elijah House & Son for $826.76 which will be entered on record.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Confirming Receipt of Harrison's Letter of December 4th and the Accompanying Accounts
12/09/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received Harrison's letter of December 4th, containing the accounts of the late purveyor, and will file the accounts with the ones already received.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Confirming Receipt of Gilmor's Letter of November 21st
11/25/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received Gilmor's letter of November 21st, which contained his accounts for expenditures in October regarding the fortifications of Baltimore.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Confirming Receipt of Crary's Letter of October 20th and Accounts Relating to the Fortifications of New Port
11/13/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received Crary's letter of October 20th which contained accounts for expenditures relating to the fortifications at Newport for August, September, and October. Reference to War Department …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Confirming Receipt of Carrington's Letter Containing a Draft in Favor of Samuel Irvine
11/25/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received Carrington's letter of November 20th which contained Thomas Holt's draft vouching for Samuel Irvine in the amount of $165.07.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Confirming Receipt of Brush's Letter of September 24th and the Crediting of Brush's Account
10/09/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received Brush's letter of September 24th which contained the receipt of William Leverett for $811.32 which will be credited to Brush's account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Confirming Gilmor's Letter of October 29th and Notifying him of $2000 Being Transmitted to him by the Treasurer of the United States
10/31/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received Gilmor's letter of October 29th with accompanying accounts regarding expenditures for the fortifications of Baltimore. The Secretary of War issued a warrant of $2000 which will be …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Chastizes Ball for Operating With an Expired Contract and for Neglecting to Furnish Receipts
10/16/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons notes that the has received Ball's letter of the 2nd of October, which contained his account and vouchers for supplies during 1800 for different recruiting parties in the state of North …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Asking McRea to Obviate Contradictory and Complicating Contracts
12/05/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyMcRea had to do with the forming of contracts in North Carolina for 1800, and many of these are obtuse and contradictory. Simmons feels that McRea is well-positioned to smooth out the inconsistencies …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Asking Benjamin Timothy to Provide the Particular Authority Under Which he Provided Printing for the War Department
11/29/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyThe Secretary of War provided Simmons with Timothy's account for printing done for the War Department, but before Simmons can remunerate Timothy, the authority on which the service was performed must …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Admits to the Credit of the Houses Payments for Tools and Related Equipment
11/03/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons is admitting to the credit of the Messrs Elijah and Simon House the payments made for several articles on the orders of Captain Steele and Lieutenant Livingston, Commandants of Fort Trumbull. …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
