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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Ingersoll's pay account
12/31/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses the settlement of Ingersoll's account for pay and subsistence.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Ingersoll's account
07/27/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses Ingersoll's account of pay and subsistence; discusses the accountant's objections to Ingersoll's subsistence account and terms for its settlement
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Improper payment to Captain Littlefield's detachment
09/30/1796 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons informs Freeman that his payment to Captain Littlefield's detachment was "highly improper," as Simmons had already forwarded the money to Albany to Lt. Vischer.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Henley's accounts with the War Department
12/30/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses payments made to "Chisolm and others" on account of the Indian Department, including payments made to interpreters. Requests documentation from Henley that he needs to complete the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Help in collecting Tilton's debt
05/31/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyAsks Wentworth, supervisor of the revenue at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to forward Simmons letter to Tilton regarding Tilton's debt to the U.S. Authorizes Wentworth to collect the money.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Hazard's claim rejected
08/03/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyRefuses Hazard's claim for his service in a Rhode Island regiment because two persons of his name are listed as deserters and the other was settled with.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
George Fleming's accounts
07/16/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyVouchers returned.Fleming's account of the pay of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at West Point. Account of Mr. Houdin referred to the Secretary of War.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
George Claghorn's salary
07/08/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyPayment of George Claghorn's salary is discussed.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
George Claghorn's pay
07/22/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that he will receive his pay from Jonathan Jackson, supervisor.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Funds to pay for War Department expenses
06/21/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyForwards a receipt and warrant for pay of John Habersham, collector of customs at Savannah, Georgia, for War Department expenses
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Funds for repairs and rebuilding at West Point
07/27/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that he will receive money from Nicholas Fish, supervisor at New York, for the repair and rebuilding of barracks and store houses at West Point.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Freeman's receipts credited
05/28/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyEnclosure submitted by Freeman will be examined the receipts will be placed to his credit on the War Dept. account books.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Freeman's account
10/12/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyFreeman's account and vouchers have been examined and the amount passed to his credit on the account books of the War Department.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Frederick Sprig's salary
07/05/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyFish is directed to pay the salary of Frederick Sprig at West Point.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Frederick Sprig's salary
07/05/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification to Sprig that he will receive his salary from Nicholas Fish.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Frederick Sprig's salary
04/05/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies Sprig that Nicholas Fish will pay Sprig the money for his salary
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Frederick Sprig's compensation
10/10/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies Sprig that he will receive his pay as assistant storekeeper at West Point from Nicholas Fish, federal supervisor in New York
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Frederick Dalcho's power of attorney
07/06/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies Freeman of surgeon's mate Frederick Dalcho's power of attorney sending his pay to the War Department Accountant's office and notifies Freeman that Dalcho is ordered to Fort Johnston under the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Forwarding letters
12/09/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests that Craig forward letters to Caleb Swan, Army Paymaster, and Captain Russell Bissell.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Forman Cheeseman's pay
12/14/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that he will receive his pay from Nicholas Fish, federal supervisor at New York
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Forged powers of attorney for soldiers' land grants
06/17/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses forged powers of attorney presented at the War Department from soldiers John Young and William Smallwood claiming land as soldiers of the Maryland line. Mentions a man arrested for receiving …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Foreman Cheeseman's salary
04/05/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies Cheeseman, "constructor of the frigate building at New York," that Nicholas Fish will pay Cheeseman the money for his salary
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Fleming's statement and vouchers examined
10/07/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyThe statement and vouchers of George Fleming for the payment of the Corps found to be correct and credit and accounts adjusted accordingly.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Fleming's account and disbursing issues
10/12/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses Fleming's account in regards to payment made to the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers. The Secretary of War to consider the matter of disbursing monies per an officer's requisition
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Fleming Accounts
12/31/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of accounts of contingent expenses which will be placed under examination.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
