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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Payment of William Westwood
03/06/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyList of articles delivered to Fort Nelson in Norfolk, Virginia harbor upon orders of Capt. Blackburn. Simmons requested Hodgdon make necessary entries on the books of the Superintendent of Military …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Payment of Officers for Pursuit of Deserters
03/04/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccount of expenses incurred for pursuit of deserters submitted by Leonard required certificate of commanding officer stating expenses were reasonable and not premium. If expenses are deemed …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Payment for Pursuit and Apprehension of Deserters
05/13/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons enclosed a letter to Lieut. Carey Clarke regarding expenses incurred in pursuit and apprehension of deserters. Simmons requested Greene transmit letter to Clarke.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Payment for Medical Services Rendered, with details
06/02/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons notified Welsh his accounts and vouchers for medical supplies and services rendered the Company of Capt. Gates and several recruiting parties in Boston were examined and Welsh will receive …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Payment for John Foncin
12/15/1800 Letterbook CopyRefers to payment to John Foncin for pay and subsistence as engineer.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Pay of Reuben Everitt, temporary surgeon
12/26/1800 Letterbook CopyRefers to letter from Reuben Everitt regarding service as temporary surgeon. Before settlement, requires copy of authority under which McRee acted, as no such name appears on the list of temporary …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Papers enroute to Washington
06/05/1800 Letterbook CopyCannot provide information requested until papers from office arrive at Washington.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Packages Received for Pay Master General
07/30/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyPackages marked A-O inclusively received. Packages were not accompanied by accounts current.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Overdrawn Rations in Error
04/16/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons noted that Darling drew double rations in error and compared Darlings' privileges to Tillinghast. Simmons charged Tillinghast with overdrawing rations in the sum of $111.60 which was owed the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Overdrawn Rations
03/06/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyDarling was notified the Pay Master General for New Port, Rhode Island will hold Darling accountable for his overdrawn rations.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Overcharge to United States
07/24/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received forwarded letter from Secretary of War regarding an overcharge by Abraham Shepherd. Simmons requested testimony as soon as possible and commended Annin for his action.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Order to Hold Major Freeman Accountable
03/07/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons ordered Swan to hold Major Constant Freeman accountable for 244 rations drawn by him during September and October for which he is not entitled.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Official books and papers enroute the Washington
06/04/1800 Letterbook CopyAccounts will not be taken up until the official books and papers arrive at Washington.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Notifying Nicholas Fish of the Remittal of Monies for Frederick Sprig's Pay
10/04/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyThe Treasurer of the United States will remit Fish the $90 which is due Frederick Sprig.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Notifying Frederick Sprig of Pay Due to Him
10/04/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySprig will receive $90 for pay due him from July 1st to September 30th. Sprig must provide the necessary receipts for that sum.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Notification on Actions to be Taken with Butler
04/18/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyChandler to hold Butler accountable for double rations taken. Money charged to Butler to be paid to Chandler should be forwarded to Mr. Henley.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Notification of Warrant Received
04/23/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyThomas Billington received a warrant issued by the Secretary of War for $1,350. Money was for the purchase of 1,000 Pvts shirts which were delivered to John Harris, military store keeper. Simmons …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Notification of Warrant Issued
05/07/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyWarrant issued by the Secretary of War in favor of Crary for the fortifications at New Port, RI.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Notification of Warrant Issued
05/07/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyWarrant issued by Secretary of War in favor of Orne for the fortifications at Marblehead.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Notification of Warrant Issued
04/22/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons cited letter dated 17th April regarding account information. Secretary of War issued a Warrant in favor of Mentges for $5,000 as advance for the fortifications at Mud Island. Sec. of War …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Notification of Warrant Issued
03/07/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyThe Secretary of War issued a Warrant in favor of McRee on account of the fortifications at Cape Fear.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Notification of Updated Entries, with details
07/31/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons updated Hodgdon on the credit to Crary's account for the fortifications at New Port, RI. Simmons requested Hodgdon update the books of the Superintendent of Military Stores.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Notification of Updated Entries
08/01/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyWilliam Craft, Agent of War Department at Charleston received credit to his account for the purchase and delivery of two sailboats for Fort Moultrie and Johnson. Purchase was ordered by General …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Notification of Updated Entries
05/31/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons paid Jeremiah Wadsworth of Hartford, CT for the purchase of sundry articles. Simmons requested Wadsworth update the books of the Superintendent of Military Stores.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Notification of Updated Entries
05/09/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyIn addition to the settlement of Ebenezer Stevens account in the previous communication, Simmons added a credit to Stevens account. Receipts of Capts. Littlefield, Little, Freeman, and Livingston …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
