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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Money for recruiting
05/31/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that he will receive money for the recruiting service from the federal supervisor in New York, Nicholas Fish.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Money for recruiting
05/31/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAdvises Fish that he will receive money from the Treasurer of the U. S. that he is to pay to Captain Frederick Frye for "the recruiting service."
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
Money for Mrs. Wilkinson
04/01/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCover for letter forwarded from Brigadier General Wilkinson to Pierce. Also requests that Pierce pay him two hundred dollars owed to Wilkinson that Wilkinson wants Pierce to pay over to Mrs. …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) 
Money for Frederick Sprig's pay
07/06/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that his account for pay has been approved and 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)
Money for Captain Gibson
02/23/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAdvises Carrington that he will receive money from the Treasurer of the U. S. that he is to transfer to Captain Alexander Gibson at Staunton, Virginia
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
Money for Caleb Gibbs' pay
04/05/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAdvises Jackson that he will receive money from the Treasurer of the U. S. that he is to pay to Caleb Gibbs, clerk of the Boston Navy Yard his pay.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) 
Money for Army recruiting
07/25/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that he will receive money for the recruiting service 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)
Money due to Captain Ingersoll
05/26/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of Ingersoll's "account current" and notifies him that he will receive the balance of pay due him 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)
Mistaken discharges
07/24/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAdvises Captain Van Rennselaer that two soldiers of his troop were mistakenly discharged by another officer and have arrears of pay due to them. Mentions that his brother, Stephen G. Simmons, has been …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Major Hunt's settlement
05/03/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests that Swan have Major Thomas Hunt send in a settlement of his account on his arrival at the Army. Cited in Swan to Simmons, 07/03/1797. Cited in Simmons to Swan, 05/19/1797.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Major Hunt's pay and his account
05/03/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that the Secretary of War has authorized Major Hunt to be paid 350 dollars that he will receive from Jonathan Jackson, federal supervisor at Boston. Requests that he settle his account …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Lyman's pay
06/22/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter covering a bank bill for Captain Lyman's for which he is to provide receipts to Lieutenant Shoemaker and for which he is to account with the Army paymaster.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Lukens' account
06/09/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAdvises Lukens of the status of his pay account in the books of the War Office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Lt. Shanklin's recruiting accounts
06/13/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyExamination of Lt. Shanklin's recruiting accounts. A premium for enlisting William [Mont?]gomery was not allowed because he was not on the muster rolls. Directs refund of unaccounted balance to Caleb …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Lt. Diven's account
04/17/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAdvises Swan of an error in Lt. Diven's account. Cited in Swan to Simmons, 07/03/1797.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Lieutenant Shoemaker's recruiting account
06/16/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of receipts for bounty paid to Lieutenant Shoemaker's recruits that Simmons will apply to Shoemaker's recruiting account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Lieutenant Dyson's Receipt
08/15/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received letters from Kilty regarding receipt of Lieutenant Samuel Dyson for the amount of $138.75. Money to be credited to account of Kilty.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Lieutenant Cudworth's Affairs
04/15/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses payment of balance due from the estate of Lieutenant Cudworth. Requests that Hale pay any balance due to Mrs. Nichols, a widow. Cited in Hale to Simmons, 04/22/1797.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Lieutanant Blue's pay, subsistence, and forage
04/13/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies Lieutenant Blue that pay, subsistence, and forage will be paid to Mr. Cumming per Blue's order. The charges for subsisting his "waiter" cannot be paid by the War Department per the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letters from Capt. Miller
02/03/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCover letter for packet of letters directed to Capt. Bissell by Capt. Miller.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter returned
03/30/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyReturns a letter he could not deliver as requested. Cited in Hale to Simmons,04/18/1797.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter Received and Returned
10/23/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter from Meeker covering bill of Capt. Isaac Guion for $500.00 accepted and returned.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter received
05/30/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies Brown that he received his letter with its enclosure that will be "entered accordingly."
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter laid before the Secretary of War
06/29/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyInforms Tousard that his letter concerning the settlement of his account has been placed before the Secretary of War for his reconsideration.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
08/16/1797 LetterbookSimmons informs Freeman to expect payment from Nicholas Fish. Simmons also mentions expenses allowable for pursuing deserters.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
