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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Transmitting $140 to Dr. Isaiah Blair
01/23/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons is writing Senator Ross to inform him that he will receive $140, which is to be transmitted to Dr. Isaiah Blair.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
The Treasurer is Sending Richardson $205 for Supplying Rations in Maryland
01/15/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons informs Richardson that the Treasurer is remitting him the sum of $205 for the supply of rations in Maryland up to December 20th, 1800.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
The Treasurer is Sending Fosdick $20 to be Paid to Captain John Henry
01/19/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons informs Fosdick that the Treasurer is sending the sum of $20 to be paid to Captain John Henry of the 2nd Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers. This amount is for stage hire and expenses …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
The Total Balance of the Houses' Account
02/10/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyTotal balance on the account of the Houses.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Sprigg Receiving $90 for Salary from October 1st to December 31st 1800
01/09/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyMr. Frederick Sprigg will receive $90 for his salary from October 1st to December 31st, 1800.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Transmitting Duplicate Documents and Statements to Harrison
02/10/1801 Author's Letterbook Copy, in hand of authorTransmitting duplicates of abstracts and bills.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Settling the Account of Peter Marks
02/02/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySettling Captain Peter Marks' account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Seeking to Ensure that no Public Monies are Used for Private Purposes
02/02/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyEnsuring no private use of public monies
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Requests that Tousard Make a Receipt More Explicit and Test Delivered Cannon
01/14/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requests that Lt. Colonel Tousard make more explicit the receipt he wrote for the cannon furnished by William Lane and William Saltar. Simmons also asks Tousard to test the cannon to ensure …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Requesting Hodgdon Examine the Records of Hugh Howard to Determine if 20 Barrels of Pork were sent by the Commissary
02/06/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requesting Hodgdon examine the records of Hugh Howard to determine if 20 barrels of pork were sent by the Commissary at Detroit to the Schooner Nancy to Michilimackinac.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Informs Whelan that no Advances can be Admitted to a Person's Credit at the Accountant's Office
01/03/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons mentions a sum of $500 charged as paid for purchases made or to be made by Jonathan Smith. Simmons states that no advances made on account can be admitted to Whelen's credit at Simmons' …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Informs the Houses of a Sum Being Sent by Jedediah Huntingdon
01/06/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons writes the Houses to inform them of the impending sum of $995.01 which will be sent by Jedediah Huntingdon and the breakdown of said sum.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Informs Davis that the Muster Rolls Indicate Ray and John Followell Never Rendered Service
01/05/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons informs Mr. Davis that there is no evidence that Messrs. Ray and John Followell participated in General Scott's expedition of 1794. The muster rolls outweigh any certificates that may be …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Informing Walker of $12.49 to be Transmitted to Him by Griffith McRee
02/05/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyWalker will receive money from Griffith McRee, collector at Wilmington North Carolina.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Informing Orne that a Particular Charge is Too Vague
01/08/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyWhen looking at Orne's accounts as Agent of Fortifications last September, Simmons found a rather vague charge of $60 charged to Jacob Putnam. Simmons is returning the bill so that Orne can better …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Informing Marks of $1379.90 due to the U.S. for Recruiting
02/02/1801 Author's Letterbook Copy$1379.09 due to the US from Marks for recruiting.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Informing Jackson of a Sum Admitted to his Credit and the Receipt of his Accounts for the Fortifications of Boston
01/09/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons informs Jackson that a sum of $193.23 will be admitted to Jackson's credit, as well as that his account of the expenditures for fortifications at Boston has also been received and will be …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Informing Huntington that the Treasurer is Remitting him Monies to be Forwarded to Elijah and Simon House
01/06/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyThe Treasurer of the United States is remitting Huntington $995.01, which should be paid to Elijah and Simon House their account for rations, quartermaster and hospital stores, and expenditures for …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Informing Hodgdon that the Treasurer is Remitting the Pay of Hodgdon and his Staff
01/06/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons informs Hodgdon that he will receive $1350 from the Treasurer for the salaries of Hodgdon, John Harris as storekeeper, and the clerks employed in Hodgdon's office from October 1 to December …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Informing Henley of the Correct Balance for his Accounts and Asking Henley to Investigate Possible Forging of Muster Rolls
01/26/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyReceived letter with payrolls, muster rolls of militia of Johnson's expedition. Has questions and asks for details on some irregularities.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Informing Gilmor of the Examination of his Accounts for the Fortifications of Baltimore
01/02/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received Gilmor's letter of December 31st 1800 (the previous day) which contained a bundle of accounts for the fortifications of Baltimore. The postscript informs Gilmor that the Secretary of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Informing Frenau and Paine that the Supervisor of the Revenue is Transmitting Them $32.32
02/04/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyReceiving $32.32 from the supervisor of the revenue at Charleston
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Informing Baldwin of the Posession of Particular Pay and Muster Rolls as well as the Allowance Given to Scouts in Georgia
01/08/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons writes Mr. Baldwin to inform him that the pay and muster rolls for certain claims for militia services that are generally deemed "unauthorized" are on file in Simmons' office, and specifically …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Informing Anderson that the Discovery of Pitchlynn's Statement may Help Settle his Account
01/31/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyFound a statement of John Pitchlynn that may help settle his account
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Forwards the Recruiting Account and Vouchers of Captain Turner
02/26/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons is forwarding to Swan for examination the recruiting account and vouchers given to him by Captain Turner, along with Turner's letter of February 12th.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
