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Regulations Issued by Hamilton Enclosed
Simmons enclosed regulations issued and approved by General Hamilton. Lieut. Tharp of the cavalry received Warrant No. 5213 for his support of a detachment of Captain Balls troop of dragoons from …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Regulations Care of Secretary of War
Regulations on supplies, allowances for barracks, and distribution of fuel as issued by Secretary of War, with descriptions.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Regarding Hodgdon's accounts
Examination of sundry accounts and request for papers confirming charges
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Redirect of Paymaster General
Simmons informed Wadsworth all pay, arrears of pay, subsistence and forage paid by Paymaster General for each regiment. Simmons directed Wadsworth's claims to the Paymaster General of his regiment, …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Recruiting Accounts for Settlement Suspended
Recruiting accounts suspended due to insufficient muster roll. Deveaux must transmit account information if he desires reimbursement.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Received Letter and Abstract of Payments
Simmons received letter with abstract of payments and vouchers, examination and results will be communicated as early as possible.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Receipt Rolls Due to Office
Balance against Vischer. Money paid to Vischer by Samuel Lewis for pay of Vischer and his troops in Oswego required a receipt roll to verify payment. Inquiries regarding David Thompson for his …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Receipt of Affidavit of John Winchester
Simmons received affidavit of John Winchester, sent by Stille. Winchester to receive the payment of his deceased brother, Simmons advised Winchester designate a person to collect the sum.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Receipt of Accounts Enclosed
Receipt of accounts from Sheafe acknowledged. Accounts 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)Receipt of Account and Vouchers
Simmons received accounts of Philip Swartzauer sent by Morris, information to be entered on the books of the Office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Receipt of Account and Vouchers
Simmons received accounts of Staats Morris sent by Kilty and information entered on the books of the Office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Receipt for Receipts
Simmons received letter with receipts of John Boss, entries made on the books of the Office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Rations Overdrawn, Deductions From Pay
Settlement of account for contractor at New Port Rhode Island revealed Tillinghast overdrew rations not entitled to him by law. Amount overdrawn at contractor's price to be deducted from his pay by …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Questions on Service of Lieutenant Davidson's Detachment
Simmons questions the legality of services rendered by Lieutenant Davidson's detachment, requested the verification by Henley. Simmons asked for the original muster and pay roll to be sent to the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Questions on Accounts of Elias B. Dayton
Dayton, Contractor for New Jersey paid considerable sums upon orders of Officers for bed sacks for soldiers in Union camps. Simmons requested guidance on the requirements and rules for billing.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Question Regarding Double Pay
Simmons cited the Act of 3rd March 1799 meant to better organize the troops with an allowance for a Captain as secretary appointed by the Inspector General Hamilton. Hamilton appointed Thomas Howe …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Question Regarding Act Pertaining to Rations for Officers
Simmons requested date when officers were not allowed double rations to govern his future decisions on accounts.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Problems with Payment of Clerks
Simmons examined accounts of Ellery that was used to pay clerks in Adjutant Office and noticed money was used to pay officers. Officers pay is fixed sum, therefore all money used by Ellery to …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Payment of William Westwood
List of articles delivered to Fort Nelson in Norfolk, Virginia harbor upon orders of Capt. Blackburn. Simmons requested Hodgdon make necessary entries on the books of the Superintendent of Military …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Payment of Officers for Pursuit of Deserters
Account of expenses incurred for pursuit of deserters submitted by Leonard required certificate of commanding officer stating expenses were reasonable and not premium. If expenses are deemed …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Payment for Pursuit and Apprehension of Deserters
Simmons enclosed a letter to Lieut. Carey Clarke regarding expenses incurred in pursuit and apprehension of deserters. Simmons requested Greene transmit letter to Clarke.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Payment for Medical Services Rendered, with details
Simmons notified Welsh his accounts and vouchers for medical supplies and services rendered the Company of Capt. Gates and several recruiting parties in Boston were examined and Welsh will receive …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Pay for George Bridges, deceased
Certification of payment; $25.77 balance of pay to George Bridges, deceased, late on the expedition of General Josiah Harmar in 1790.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Packages Received for Pay Master General
Packages marked A-O inclusively received. Packages were not accompanied by accounts current.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
