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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Accounting for money
02/21/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests that Shepard provide his account and vouchers for monies paid to him by the War Department and charged to him so that Simmons can settle his account
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Accounting for money
01/27/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests that Skinner provide his account for monies received from the War Office to pay the arrears of pay of the North Carolina Line from the Revolutionary War. Cited in Skinner to Simmons, …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Accounting for money
01/27/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests that Hopkins provide his account for monies received from the War Office to pay the arrears of pay of the Virginia Line from the Revolutionary War. Cited in Hopkins to Simmons, 02/10/1797.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Accounting for money
01/27/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests that Captain Smith provide his account and vouchers for monies received from the War Office so that Simmons can close his account. Cited in Smith to Simmons, 05/13/1797.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Accountant's and clerks' salaries
04/07/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCover for Simmons' account of salary for himself and the clerks in the War Department Accountant's Office with letters from the Secretary of War to the Secretary of the Treasury on the subject.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account, vouchers, and receipt
04/27/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of accounts and vouchers. Requests a signature and explanation for a receipt
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account Suspended
10/20/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyMorris' recruiting account required muster roll of Company for October. Simmons suspended settlement until documents were produced. Simmons noted that John Stockson did not receive bounty due prior …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account of Richard Allison, surgeon at Fort Washington
07/25/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyWilliam Simmons sends Allison's "account current" and informs Allison that he is holding $1031.20 pay, based on an examination by Caleb Swan, Paymaster General, until Allison produces wanted vouchers. …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account of pay with remarks
02/08/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCover letter for Captain Ingersoll's account of pay and subsistence. Simmons remarks on Ingersoll's "unright" and "illiberal" sentiments regarding Simmons' policy on a demand by Ingersoll for a …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account of pay while in the Army
05/19/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests a statement of Haskell's pay and subsistence up to the date of his retirement with a certificate from the paymaster showing the date he was last paid.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account of Ensign Polk
01/16/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons explains his findings regarding the account of Ensign Polk, specifically regarding the bounty and premium for enlisting soldiers and Polk's subsistence and rations.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account of contingencies
06/16/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons' examination of Peyton's "account of contingencies" found McMahon King's account overextended. Requests that Peyton pay the amount to Caleb Swan, Paymaster General to clear Peyton's account at …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account of Claude Pourcheresse
10/12/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses account of Claude P. Pourcheresse, assistant storekeeper Springfield Massachusetts;
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account of Captain Samuel Nicholson
07/17/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyStatement of Captain Nicholson's account with the War Office
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account of Captain Griffith McRee [McRea]
10/13/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyPayment from Nicholas Fish supervisor New York for subsistence and pay.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account for traveling expenses
06/14/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons advises Major Tousard of the results of the Secretary of War's review of his account for traveling expenses. Mentions credits for payments made to Adam Car and John Seamers for pursuing …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account for Salary Due Received
10/11/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons notified Quincy he will receive salary due through payment by Wentworth.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account for pursuing deserters
04/20/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies Lieut. Freeman that he has approved Sergeant Hynes' account for expenses for pursuing deserters.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account for inspection to settle debts/balance
08/15/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAccount from Major Rivardi for inspection to settle debts/balance.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account Details for Fort Norfolk
09/14/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received letter from Lieutenant John Saunders dated September 2nd containing muster and pay rolls for August. Total amount: $310.35. Additional monies added to total for payment of Simeon …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account current
06/24/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCover letter for a statement of Ames' "account current for expenditures at the armoury, Springfield, Massachusetts" with explanations.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account current
03/17/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that his "account current" has been examined and that the balance due to him will be paid to him by Samuel Lewis, clerk in the War Office. Notifies Craig that the pay for the troops will …
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Account closed
04/06/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies Skinner that he is closing his account at the War Office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) 
Account closed
03/22/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies Hopkins that he has received a certificate at the War Office that will allow him to close Hopkins' account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account closed
03/22/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies Hunt that he has received a certificate at the War Office that will allow him to close Hunt's account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
