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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Double Rations Drawn in Error
04/16/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received a letter from Major Darling regarding the officers under his command who drew rations for waiters. Simmons explained rules and the violation, holds Lovett accountable for $58.38 drawn …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Double Rations Drawn in Error
04/16/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received a letter from Major Darling regarding the officers under his command who drew rations for waiters. Simmons explained rules and the violation, holds Danforth accountable for $58.95 …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Double Rations Drawn
04/16/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received a letter from Major Darling regarding the officers under his command who drew rations for waiters. Simmons explained rules and the violation, holds Overing accountable for $13.00 or …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Directing Carlton Walker to Pay Griffith McRee an Outstanding Balance
12/19/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons informs Walker of the balance of $1567.98 due the United States by him and directs him to pay Griffith McRee this sum.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Descriptions of Regulations for Supplies Rendered by Contractors
03/31/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyRichards notified of regulations respecting supplies and objects of special and extra expenses. All to be furnished by contractors. Rules regarding what can be provided by contractors.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Denial of Claim for Reimbursement
05/01/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons cannot authorize charges claimed by Ellery in receipts submitted to the Office. Ellery's case is not governed by a set of established rules and therefore Simmons has no guidelines to act.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Delivery of Muster and Pay Rolls
09/09/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons notified Swan that he was to receive the muster and pay rolls of the garrison under command of Major Decius Wadsworth. Rolls were forwarded to the Office erroneously.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Defense of Double Rations
03/03/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received Jackson's rationale for double rations but decision on allowance amount provided by law does not rest with Simmons. Simmons suggested Jackson state his case with the Secretary of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Deductions Taken from Statement
03/08/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts and vouchers for supplies to recruits at Hebron examined, deductions taken. Quotation from Secretary of War regarding the allowance of fuel for officers.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Decision on Account to be made by Department of Treasury
08/21/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons examined account submitted by Pollard as much as his office required. Balance sent to Comptroller of Treasury for his decision. Department of Treasury holds jurisdiction over decision, papers …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Account, with details
08/28/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAmount due Jones for furnishing Captain Blue 2/4 cords wood for fuel admitted. Payment to be given by Edward Carrington.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Account, with details
08/19/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts for the fortifications at New Port,RI examined and credit to account given. Remaining balance due the United States which differs from the sum stated by Crary.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Account, with details
07/31/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts for the fortifications at New Port, RI examined and sum passed to the credit of Crary's account. Balance due the United States because of mistakes made on Crary's account records.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Account, with details
03/19/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccount for horseman's tents and mess bowls, axes and wooden trenchers for the 14th and 15th Infantry examined, sum credited to Jackson's account. Differences in amount requested and amount …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Account
06/26/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons acknowledged receipt of letter with receipts of John Foncin, amount added to the credit of Kilty's account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Account
08/21/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts for the fortifications at Marblehead, MA examined and credit to account given. Balance due United States carried to next statement.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Account
08/16/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter enclosing the accounts of Capt. Henry received. Credit to account of Dexter made.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Account
08/11/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts and receipts for expenditures at Mud Island received and credit to account of Mentges given. Balance still due United States, details included.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Account
08/09/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyIn absence of Simmons, P. Hagner wrote Kilty to inform him credit to account given from amount received from J. Foncin.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Account
07/21/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts of fortifications in Boston received by Simmons and passed examination. Amount passed to the credit of Jackson's account. Balance still due United States.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Account
07/05/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts regarding fortifications examined and credit to Jackson's account made. Simmons noted that Jackson held part of George Leig[__] account for the use of ox, horses, and carts and reprimanded …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Account
05/08/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons examined accounts submitted by Claiborne, found to be correct. Amount in account added as credit on the books.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Account
04/19/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyJackson's account for the expenditures for the Fortifications in March were examined, found correct, and sum was passed to the credit of his account. Jackson still owes a balance for sundry warrants …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Account
04/17/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts for the fortifications at Mud Island Fort and the mounting of gun carriages were examined and sum of $2,449.72 passed to the credit of Mentges' account. Amount differs from sum reported by …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Credit to Account
04/10/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received letter from Carrington that contained receipts of William Willoughby. Money to be entered to the credit of Carrington's account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
