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Simmons Strongly Requests O'Hara Advance the Settlement of his Accounts
Simmons is requesting the settlement of O'Hara's accounts be providing statements of his charges, purchases, and supplies furnished. The tone of the letter suggests a very strong request.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Setting Dayton's Account Straight and Requesting the Less Frequent Use of Vouchers
Simmons is providing an account of the $3084.29 deducted from Daytons claim as per Simmons letter of the 15th of September. Simmons hopes that Dayton will be able to use vouchers less due to the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Requests that Smith Forward Important Papers of Elias B. Dayton
Simmons wrote to Elias B. Dayton regarding some original papers which are vital to the admission of his accounts. Dayton's reply informed Simmons that they are in Smith's possession and that Dayton …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Requests that McRea Determine the Price of the Vinegar Portion of Rations
Simmons wants McRee to determine the price of the vinegar portion of the rations issued by Daniel Wheaton that were lacking it. That amount can then be deducted as a consequence.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Requests that Fleming Be More Detailed When Drawing up His Accounts
Fleming has not rendered to Simmons an account of his recent balances. Because of complicated connections with the Treasury Department Simmons requests that Fleming state very particularly what his …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Requests that Dexter Decide on the Appointment, Pay and Emoluments of Doctor Genet
On the accounts of Ebenezer Stevens there is a charge for pay, subsistence and forage for B. Genet, acting surgeon at the Fort Gay garrison from November 29th 1799 to July 1st 1800. Major General …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Requests Hyde's Compliance to Avoid Referral to the Comptroller of the Treasury and the Secretary of War
Recent instructions from the Comptroller of the Treasury make it necessary that anyone who received public money which remains unaccounted for must immediately forward and settle their accounts. …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Requests Hodgdon Furnish Charges Against James O'Hara for Unexpended Provisions
Simmons requests that Hodgdon exhibits the charges against James O'Hara for unexpended provisions delivered to his agents by a Mr. Kirkpatrick, the Commissary General, and his assistants, as well as …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Requests Colfax's Attention With Regard to Fixing His Accounts
Simmons received with Colfax's letter of October 24th along with accounts and vouchers in the amount of $48660.59. Simmons asks that Colfax bring his attention back to the objections to the accounts …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Requesting that Swan Observe the Charges Against Major Bradley
Included with the letter are the charges against Major Bradley. Simmons asks that Swan receive his accounts and examine them properly, admitting what he is allowed and reporting what he feels he is …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Requesting that Swan Forward Duplicates of his Accounts
Owing to the fire, many of the vouchers relating to particular accounts of Swan's were destroyed, and Simmons requests that Swan forward the duplicates to Simmons.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Requesting that Henley Forward Papers Relating to Johnson's Expedition
Simmons is notifying Henley that the militia of Johnson's expedition must be settled agreeably to the provisions of law, and thus requests that Henley forward to Simmons the muster and payrolls as …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Requesting that Fish Forward Money to Joseph Cranch for the Repair and Cleaning of Arms at West Point
The Treasurer of the United States is remitting Fish $972.55 which Fish needs to forward to Joseph Cranch. The money is for the repair and cleaning of arms at West Point. This is in line with the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Requesting Secretary Dexter's Assistance in Evaluating and Remunerating Truman Mosely's Accounts
Truman Mosely has submitted a claim for $252.14, and Simmons requests that Dexter examine Mosely's accounts and determine what part of that amount is to be awarded to him.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Requesting Ellis' Compliance to Avoid Reporting to the Comptroller of the Treasury
Simmons' letter of March 17th requested that Ellis forward his accounts to exonerate himself on Simmons' books, but Simmons has not received a reply. Simmons repeats the necessity of Ellis' immediate …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Requesting Elams' Compliance to Avoid Reporting to the Comptroller of the Treasury
Simmons sent Elam a letter on March 6th requesting the forwarding of Elam's accounts and vouchers to exonerate himself on Simmons' books, but has yet to receive a reply. Simmons reiterates his …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Requesting Crafts Provide Evidence that His Expenditures were On Account of the War Department
The Auditor of the Treasury transmitted Craft's accounts to Simmons and noted that the accounts and vouchers Crafts provided indicated that they were made on account of the War Department by the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Requesting Claypoole Sign an Oath for an Account for Publishing on Behalf of the War Department
Simmons requests that Claypoole attest to an account for publishing done on account of the War Department which was consumed in the fire. If the oath and related paperwork is submitted properly, …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Requesting Boss Remit the Returns of Three Officers
Simmons received Boss' letter of September 30th which contained the returns of Major Darling, Lieutenant Whipple, and Lieutenant Danforth for quarters and fuel during 1799. The whole amount is being …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Reporting Captain Charles Hyde to the Secretary of War
A significant amount of public money in the charge off Captain Charles Hyde, acting as paymaster for the 1st U.S. Regiment, remains unaccounted for. The amount now attributed to his debit stands at …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Replying to Waldo's Letter of November 8th
Simmons received Waldo's letter of November 8th and informs him that he could not procure a copy of the instructions of the War Office regarding the fortifications at Fort Pickering because the fire …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Replying to Orne's Letter of December 17th
Simmons is informing Orne of receipt of Orne's letter of December 17th and the accounts contained within.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Replying to Henley's November 12th Letter Regarding Extra Allowances Claimed by an Army Officer
Simmons is replying to a letter of Henley's, dated November 12th, the subject of which was extra allowances claimed by an army officer. Simmons states that it is expected that Henley restrict himself …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Replying to Claiborne's Letter of November 28th Regarding Mr. Henley
Simmons is replying to a letter of Claiborne's dated the same day, informing Claiborne that David Henley will be directed to forward to Simmons' office all the papers he possesses which substantiate …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Refuses to Pay Thomas Holt due to Discrepancies
Holts accounting differs significantly from that of the Accountants Office, to the point where Holt owes the United States $507.82. As a result, the Secretary of War has refused payment of Holts …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
