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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Brother and legal heir of Winchester
Requires evidence to show that brother of Ethan Winchester, deceased, is the brother and legal heir, and that he died without children.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Bowles will Receive $70 from Edward Carrington for Rent of a Hospital
Edward Carrington will pay Bowles $70 upon Bowles providing the necessary receipts. The money is for rent of a hospital for the sick in Captain Eddin's company from November 1798 to October 1799 …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Balance in Favor of Wheaton
Simmons received account for supplies to garrison at Fort Johnson. Balance due Wheaton, to be paid to him by Robert Ball, his attorney.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Apology for Absence of Simmons, Reply to Follow
Clerk wrote Dayton to apologize for the absence Simmons and stated that Mr. Elias B. Dayton was written to notify him that his accounts would be examined and adjusted as soon as possible. Clerk laid …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Answers to Questions Regarding Payment
Letter sent by Orne forwarded to Secretary of War who will decide on proper compensation. In regards to Orne's question on additional compensation for the master mason Simmons advised Orne to refer …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Amount of Warrants Requested
Request for amounts of Warrants issued under Head of Fortifications of Ports and Harbors rendered by Simmons.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Allowances Paid through Act of Congress
Allowances were made by act of Congress and therefore no further allowances could be dispensed without the interference of that governing body.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Allowance of Wood for Cadets
Simmons was unaware of the extension of allowance of wood for cadets and therefore the account that was suspended due to these charges was done in error. John Dexter to repay Henry for charges made …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Advice on Proper Record Keeping
Simmons noted that Williams did not record credits from Warrants issued by Samuel Hodgdon appropriately and referred Williams to a previous letter that outlined proper record keeping.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Advance on Account
Simmons forwarded Henley's request for advanced money from his private account to Secretary of War Dexter, who would respond to request by the same post.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Advance from Treasury for Removal of War Office to Washington
Simmons notified Hon. Benjamin Stoddert that in compliance with his letter, Simmons advanced the gentlemen in his office their salaries through June in order to pay for the expenses related to moving …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Adjustments of accounts
Regarding adjustments to accounts, encloses these to enable O'Hara to appeal to comptroller of Treasury.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Acounts to be Examined
Accounts received and placed under examination. Result will be conveyed to Crary as soon as possible.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Ackowledgment of Receipt
Simmons received letter enclosing receipts of John Winchester. Amount on receipts was wrong and was corrected by Simmons.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Ackowledgment of Receipt
Simmons received letter from Kilty with accounts of Yundt and Brown, printing company, and information to be entered on the books.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Acknowledgment of Receipt
Simmons received letter from Jackson that contained receipts of John G. Coffin, information to be entered on the books of the Office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Acknowledgment of Receipt
Simmons received letter from Dexter containing receipts of Capt. John Henry.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Acknowledgment of Receipt
Simmons received letter from Huntingdon that contained receipts of Phelps Sanford. Information to be entered on the books of the Office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Acknowledgment of Receipt
Simmons received letter from Carrington that contained William Fulcher's receipt which will be entered on the books of the Office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Acknowledgment of Receipt
Simmons received letter from Stevens containing the receipt roll of Lieutenant Leonard's detachment.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Acknowledgement of Receipt
Simmons received letter from Stevens enclosing receipt for $1.16 which was entered on the books of the Office accordingly.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Acknowledgement of Letter Received
Simmons acknowledged receipt of letter from Ames in lieu of account who was absent. Because all papers of War Dept. are packed and to be shipped to city of Washington, Ames must wait until the papers …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Acknowledgement of Letter Received
Simmons received account receipts, recommended Jackson send only receipts for monies transmitted to Jackson in the future.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Acknowledgement of Letter Received
Simmons received letter from Fisher enclosing the receipts of Frederick Sprig and Abraham Ellery. Update made to the books of the Office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
