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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Retained Account Information and Settlement of Account
Simmons received account information of Godlove Heiskell forwarded by Carrington. Heiskell's accounts as agent under the contractor James O'Hara could not be settled. Other accounts of Heiskell's …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Response to Questions Regarding Examination of Account
Account examination for Miller not advanced and therefore Simmons can not comment. He believed Secretary of War was engaged with more momentous affairs of the Department and would send Miller …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Required Identification for Balance Due
Letter from Stille with enclosure received. Upon examining records of Pvt. Ethan Winchester, officer under Capt. Eaton, a balance due him was determined. However, due to Winchester's death, a …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Requested Entries on the Books of the Superintendent of Military Stores
Simmons requested Hodgdon enter annexed abstract of Dodridge Crocker's account for articles furnished to the different fortifications in Charleston, SC.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request to Obtain Orders for Articles Furnished
Vouchers for supplies furnished to the troops in Massachusetts generally deficient, Simmons cannot reimburse Ruggles. Simmons ordered Ruggles to obtain orders for articles furnished and the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request to Investigate Drawing of Rations
Simmons received letter from David Ames, superintendent that lead Simmons to inquire about the drawing of rations at the armoury at Springfield. Simmons requested Williams investigate and report back …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request to Hold Officers Accountable for Rations
Simmons requested Swan hold Major Timothy Darling accountable for rations drawn by him which he was not entitled to take. Note: Letter from Major Darling stated his resignation in army was accepted …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request to Conform to Instructions and Forms
Simmons requested Ruggles conform to instructions and forms laid out in previous letter. Simmons also expected particular numbers and dates for rations drawn by men.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Vouchers
Upon cursory examination of the account submitted by Creary for the Fortifications in New Port, RI Simmons noted they were missing vouchers No. 4,6, 35, 40, and 1, 6, 13, 16 which were for mounting …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Voucher
Simmons received letters with vouchers except No. 40, which is for payment of A. Stodder for labor on fortifications. Simmons requested voucher.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Visit to Settle Accounts
Simmons requested a visit from Henry Glenn to settle objections regarding Glenn's accounts and vouchers submitted to the Office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Updated Books
Simmons notified Hodgdon that Daniel Wheaton, Contractor was paid for articles delivered to the garrison of Fort Johnson, North Carolina as ordered by Lieutenant Patrick Harris. Simmons requested …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Statement of Expenditures of Indian Department
Sec. of War's request for statements of expenditure in relation to the Indian Department can only be honored by Simmons after he received the dates for the materials requested. Simmons listed the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Statement of Account
Simmons requested a statement of Chancellor's account to settle all monies he received.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Signature and Receipts
Three accounts against Waldron received, accounts regarding expenditures in the Quarter Masters and Hospital Departments required strictest scrutiny and will be examined. Simmons requested …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Secondary Examination of Accounts
Simmons felt the account submitted by William and Rogers furnished for the troops at posts of Norfolk, Suffolk, Accomack, and York were not genuine and requested Carrington examine them for his second …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Refund
Simmons notified Butler statement sent to Office by the Pay Master Chandler was erroneous due to discovered receipts. Butler was overpaid for pay subsistance and forage for July-September 1799. …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Receipts
Simmons was given account of Landais by Secretary of War. In order for Simmons to judge the propriety of the charges, he requested the original orders and receipts.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Receipts
Simmons requested receipts from Pay of the detachments of militia for services rendered in 1792.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Receipts
Simmons requested receipt rolls for warrants issued to Carrington for accounts that pertained to commission. Warrant No. 3631 and Warrant No. 4764.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Receipt Rolls
Ebenezer Stevens, agent for War Dept. Office in New York recorded a credit paid to Leonard. Simmons requested receipt rolls for the credit paid to Leonard.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Receipt Rolls
Simmons requested receipt rolls from Fort Mifflin in order to settle accounts. Balance remaining should be refunded to the Treasurer of the United States.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Payment
Copy of account transmitted in previous letter. Account shows monies advanced to Preston from Caleb Swan previously omitted from records. As a result, Preston owed United States money, to be paid …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for Names of Lieutenants
John Boss exhibited Stoddards returns for rations issued at Fort Wolcot. Simmons requested names of Lieutenants who allegedly gave their servants rations and names of other officers who drew rations …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Request for List of Unsettled Accounts
Simmons examined sundry claims made by Sumpter regarding accounts which appear to be settled or returned. In order to comply with Sumpter's requests, Simmons requested a list of specific accounts …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
