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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Crediting Hodgdon's Accounts
02/03/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts of Archibald Crary as agent of fortifications at New Port, has received credit on books;
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Crediting Crocker for Items Furnished to Forts Johnson and Moultrie
01/13/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons asks Hodgdon to add a credit of $51.02 to Dodridge Crocker's accounts for items furnished to Forts Johnson and Moultrie.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Crediting Crocker Against a Larger Balance
01/13/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons informs Crocker that $679.38 is being credited to his account against a balance of $3617.37, yielding a remaining balance of $2937.99 charged him on the books of Simmons' office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Crediting $42.67 to Simon and Elijah House
02/10/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyPays $42.67 credit 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)
Consulting Dr. Weems on Charges Made by Dr. Bullus
01/27/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requests Dr. Weems' assistance in evaluating the validity of Dr. Bullus' charges. Dr. Strong was also consulted, but Doctors Strong and Bullus are involved in trade, and thus his opinion may …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Confirming Receipt of Turner's Letters and Explaining the Method of Account Settlement
02/26/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyConfirming receipt of Turner's letters of February 8th and 12th and explaining the method by which accounts are settled and the relevant parties notified
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Confirming Receipt of Swan's Letter of February 11th
02/11/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySwan's letter dated the same day has been received and the accounts therein have been filed for examination.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Confirming Receipt of Stevens' Letter of January 14th
01/19/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received Stevens' letter of January 14th with his accounts for disbursements on account of fortifications up to December 31st.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Confirming Receipt of McRea's Letter of February 18th
03/02/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons confirms the receipt of McRea's letter of February 18th, which enclosed the receipt of Hanson Kelly for $1000.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Confirming Receipt of Gilmor's Letter of January 21st
01/24/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received Gilmor's letter of January 21st containing his accounts for the fortifications at Baltimore.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Clarifying the Number of Rations due Jonathan Bratton
02/24/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyClarifying the number of rations due Jonathan Bratton.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Clarifying the Jurisdiction and Span of a Decision by the Secretary of War
01/17/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons refers Secretary Dexter to his decision of January 8th in favor of Lt. Saunders' claim for expenses claimed while detained at Simmons' office by order of the commanding officer. Claims by …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Adding a Credit to Alexander Humphrey's Account
02/07/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyAdding a credit to Alexander Humphrey's account related to accounts of Alexander Humphreys for money expended in erection of huts for recruits at Staunton Rendezvous.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account of Nathaniel Leonard
01/15/1801 DocumentEncloses a request from Major Jackson that the account of Nathaniel Leonard, enclosed, be settled.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account for Articles Purchased and Expenses Incurred by Five Indians
02/21/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyEnclosing an account exhibited by Francis Mentges for articles purchased and expenses incurred by four Seneca and one Tuscorara Indian, including compensation for superintending them.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
A statement of the Number of clerks Employed in Simmons' Office
02/20/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyA statement of the number of clerks employed in Simmons' office and the salaries heretofore allowed.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
A Request for a Final Settlement on Account of the Completion of the Fortifications at Marblehead
02/09/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyA request for a final settlement on account of the completion of the fortifications at Marblehead; Simmons confirms receipt of Orne's letter of Jan. 28th with his accounts and vouchers up to the end …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
A Further Remittance From the Treasurer, Amounting to $1000
02/09/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyA further remittance from the Treasurer, amounting to $1000, as well as a check for $95.94.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
$100 Due to Dr. Davidson via Congressman Henry Wood
01/23/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons informs Congressman Wood that $100, after taxes, will be sent to him, with the final recipient being Dr. William J. Davidson.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
