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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Settlement of Account
06/27/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter received, settlement of accounts for Nanning Vischer requested be paid on Coffin's bills. Discrepancy in charges and credits received by Coffin for the account of John Nugent, carpenter; …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Settlement of Account
08/07/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requested account information on the paid contract for cannons to be furnished by Hughes to Cecil Company.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Settlement of Account
05/24/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received letter that contained current accounts and vouchers for Vischer. Monies to be paid to Vischer by Messr. Parker. Sum paid to Vischer by William Pentrip over and above the amount …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Settlement of Account
04/24/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons advised Swan on the settlement of Isaac Craig's account. Simmons requested Swan notify him after a correction was made to the balance due the Office by Craig.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
Settlement of Account
04/23/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySettlement of the account of John and Amos Woodward paid Woodwards $384.65 for articles furnished to the garrison at Fort Trumbull upon order of Lieut. William Steele. Abstract of order annexed.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) 
Settlement of account
09/06/1800 Letterbook CopySettles account for supplies to garrison at Fort Johnson North Carolina.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Settlement account of Tench Francis
12/09/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySettling account of Tench Francis, delayed due to the fire in the War Department
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Services as recorder
02/27/1800 Letterbook CopyReceived certificate of Major Adam Hoops stating days served as recorder to the court of inquiry at Niagara in case of Major Rivardi.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Rules Regarding the Settlement of Accounts
04/30/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons cannot render or examine accounts of Miller per his request. Accounts Miller alluded to in previous letter to be settled and adjusted as authorized by laws of War Department.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Rules Regarding Payment of Women
05/10/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons assured Williams that it was proper for husbands to sign for their wives' paychecks for services performed at the armoury. Proper documentation must accompany the payment.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Rules Regarding Double Rations
05/20/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAfter examination of accounts submitted by Swan, Simmons noted that double rations are only allowed to officers commanding separate posts. In the case of Brig. Gen. Wilkerson, when he ceased to be …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Rules Regarding Compensation of Officers
03/25/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySecretary of War passed along letter and accounts of Bruff to Simmons. Simmons gave detailed description of the 2nd Article of the Regulations Respecting Extra Allowances to Officers. Simmons …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Room Hire and Fuel
05/07/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons did not take into account Henry's position as commandant when calculating quantum for room hire. Therefore sum owed to Henry which he would receive from Dexter, supervisor at Providence. No …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Returned Receipts, with Explanation
07/08/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts with vouchers for expenses related to pursuing deserters returned to Harris. Settlement to be made by the Paymaster General of Harris' specific regiment.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Returned Draft
08/04/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons submitted draft written by Dayton but was refused. It was deemed more appropriate for Dayton to report charges and receive credit through his accounts. Therefore draft was returned to …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Returned Copies of Receipts
03/19/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons noted that accounts of Lieutenant Colonel Strong and Major Buell showed the officers received double rations. Accounts returned for North's government.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Returned Accounts with Explanation
07/12/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts on recruiting and expenses returned to Stoddard to be submitted to the Paymaster General of his specific regiment.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Returned Accounts to be Submitted to Paymaster General
07/11/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons returned accounts from travel and expenses from Fort Norfolk to Harper's Ferry for the Court Martial of Capt. Blackburn. Accounts to be examined and settled with Paymaster General of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Returned Accounts for Obtaining Orders, with details
03/26/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons returned accounts to Stevens in order to obtain orders from General Hamilton in order to pass sum to Stevens' credit.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Returned Accounts
07/08/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts for pursuing deserters returned by Simmons to Steele who was advised to submit accounts to Paymaster General of his specific regiment. Request for additional rations set to Secretary of War …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Returned Account, with Explanation
07/22/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts returned to Stoddard so he may submit them to the Paymaster General of his regiment for settlement and adjustment.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Returned Account
09/08/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons returned accounts of Bates with note from Mr. Swan stating that Bates should apply to the Deputy Paymaster General of New York, Benjamin Williamson, for settlement.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Returned Account
07/31/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts returned to Jackson due to a newly issued general order in which the Paymaster General of each particular Regiment handle all claims against the United States.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Returned Account
07/07/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySettlements not considered conclusive.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Returned Account
05/16/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received accounts for traveling expenses but returned them to Titcomb because all settlements are done by the Paymaster General.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
