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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Vouchers and receipts for soldiers' pay
Acknowledges receipt of vouchers that will be credited to his account at the War Department. Notes expenses for pursuing a deserter. Relays instructions from the Secretary of War on charging "express …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Vouchers and accounts
Vouchers for bounties and contingencies will be credited to Hale's account. Requests another copy of an account. Cited in Hale to Simmons, 06/30/1797.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Voucher needed
Requests a voucher of James Stephenson needed to settle his account
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Urgent Request for Procurement of Compliance
Simmons enclosed a letter to Mr. Paul McDermot late of the Cavalry. Simmons requested Henley deliver the letter to McDermot and procure a compliance quickly.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Updates on War Office to Secretary of War: Yellow Fever
Simmons writes from outside Philadelphia. Presumably some of the staff has relocated outside of Philadelphia as a result of the Yellow Fever epidemic. Simmons received 2 letters from John McHenry that …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Update on Warrants Issued
Simmons wrote Henley enclosing abstract from Warrants in Warrant Book. Warrrant No. 2307 issued in favor of Meeker Cochran in full for a bill of exchange drawn by Benjamin Hawkins. Other warrants …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Unauthorized Absence
Simmons learned James Bruff, Captain, Muster roll of troops stationed at Niagara under Dayton, absented himself from detachment without permission. Simmons requests that Dayton write him immediately …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Two Letters Regarding Accounts of Hale and Thompson
Two letters pertaining to accounts sent to Freeman: One for Lieutenant David Hale, one for Captain Alexander Thompson. Letters to be delivered as soon as possible by Freeman. Hale on furlough from …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Turner's pay and money for the Army
Discusses the date Turner's pay and subsistence was paid, forwarding of letters addressed to Turner, and the urgency of the delivery to the Paymaster General of money for the Army.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Transfer of Account
Simmons received letter from Kirkpatrick from August 24th regarding monies standing to his debit. Simmons will apply for a transfer of the sum to the proper office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Three Receipts for Bounties Paid Recruits
Three receipts for bounties paid in the amount of $12.25 for recruits. One cent remained in credit of Miller to be used in future payments.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)The Army's accounts
Notifies Swan that he has asked Brigadier General Wilkinson to have the sub-paymaster deliver their accounts to Swan. Requests that swan send in the Army's accounts as soon as possible so Simmons can …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Supplies to the Fort Johnston garrison
Notification that he has forwarded their accounts for furnishing supplies to the men under the command of Sergeant Philip Williams at Fort Johnston to the Auditor of the Treasury
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Sundry Receipts for Bounties
Sundry receipts for bounties paid, muster and pay rolls for September of recruits under command of Marschalk received.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Sundry Letters Enclosed and Request for Vouchers
Simmons enclosed sundry letters for different Paymasters of New Jersey militia called up to suppress rebellion in Western counties of Pennsylvania. Simmons requested Paymasters account for monies by …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Sundry Letter Enclosed and Request for Account Information
Simmons enclosed sundry letters for different Paymasters of Maryland militia called up to suppress rebellion in Western counties of Pennsylvania. Simmons requested Paymasters account for monies by …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Sundry Duplicate Receipts
Simmons received letter from Boote dated September 9th which contained sundry duplicate receipts accompanied by a list. Receipts will be examined in the future.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Subsistence pay
Notification that his subsistence account has been reviewed and the corrected sum sent to him.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Statement of Account
Simmons received letter enclosing Gibbs account for salary as Clerk of Navy Yard at Boston. Total $187.50 will be paid by Johnathan Jackson to Gibbs.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Statement of Account
Simmons received Claghorn's statement of account for compensation from July through September. Total of $500.00 will be paid by Johnathan Jackson to Claghorn.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Six months pay
Notifies Captain McRea that by an Act of Congress he is entitled to six months pay and subsistence. Cited in McRea to Simmons, 03/20/1797.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with William McCormick
William Simmons informs William McCormick that failure to settle his account with haste will result in placing his name among the delinquents.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Joshua Wentworth
William Simmons informs Joshua Wentworth that Samuel Meredith's receipt was received and credited.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Joshua Wentworth
William Simmons informs Joshua Wentworth that Edmund Quincy's receipt will be passed to his credit.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
