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Notification of Payment
Dransy to be paid by Fish for his travel from West Point to New Port, RI to supervise construction of gun carriages as ordered by Major Lewis Tousard, who received instruction from Major General …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Notification of Payment
Allison notified of future payment from Fish for the board of medicine and attendance, and for funeral expenses of Private James Cullen (of Capt. Frye's Company).
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Notification of Payment
Letter containing vouchers for rations and Quarter Master stores furnished to the garrison of Fort Johnson received and payment will be remit to Howe.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Notification of Packages Received and Forwarded
Packages from William Boote forwarded by Simmons to Swan. Packages contain accounts and vouchers for payments made by Boote to troops on Mississippi. Accounts to be examined by Swan.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Notification of Overdrawn Rations
Simmons notified Darling of total rations overdrawn in error. Pay Master General holds Darling accountable for total sum of $89.12.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Notification of New Statement Issued to Colonel Butler
Simmons reprimanded Chandler for misinformation regarding the pay subsistence and forage of Col. Butler. Copies of improper information sent to Mr. Henley. Simmons created new statement with correct …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Notification of Future Actions by Pay Master General
Settlement of William Colfax, Contractor, showed Patterson drew extra rations therefore the Pay Master General will hold Patterson accountable for cost of extra rations. Simmons advised Patterson to …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Notification of Erroneous Information Transmitted Regarding Colonel Butler
Simmons notified Henley previous letter regarding pay subsistence and forage for Colonel Butler was not correct. Butler now owed the United States a balance of $888.51. Colonel Butler was allowed to …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Notification of Correct Account Information
Balance for rations and fuel issued to the armourers of Springfield armoury found to be correct which sum will be remit to Smith by Jonathan Jackson.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Notification of Charges Accountable
Simmons notified Dransy of credit issued to Archibald Creary, Superintendent of Military Stores at New Port, RI. Credit issued for ironmongery purchased by Col Tousard in New York and issued to …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Notification of Charge
Atkinson charged on the books of the Office for expenditures no account was rendered. If any part of the sum was disbursed, Simmons requested suitable vouchers and balance, if any remained.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Notification of Balance Due
Notification that expenses for travel were extravagant. Bruff will only be paid for subsistence.Remaining balance of $5.44 in favor of Bruff to be paid to him by Edward Carrington.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Notification of Actions Regarding Butler Account
Simmons notified Henley he is to receive the payment from Chandler, collected from Butler and to update his accounts. Simmons made the decision regarding Butler's account b/c no policy by Sec. of War …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Notification of Account Request by Secretary of War
Simmons sent account summary of Quartermaster General to Secretary of War per Dexter's request in order to review account and determine propriety of monetary advances to Wilkins with the current …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Notification of Abstract of Rations Overdrawn, with details
Swan will receive an abstract of rations overdrawn by Major Daniel Jackson, Capt. Joseph Brock, and Capt. Presley Thornton. Swan should hold them accountable at contract prices for the sums they owe …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Notification by William Simmons to Edward Carrington that examination of Godlove Heiskell's account for supplies to troops at Fredericksburg, Virginia is closed
William Simmons informs Edward Carrington that examination of Godlove Heiskell's account for supplies to troops at Fredericksburg, Virginia is closed. Balance against Heiskell of $46.56, which …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Notes Concerning John Goulds Settlement
Simmons received letter from Hodgdon respecting John Goulds. Claim for Goulds clothing sent by Captain Eddins returned with objections. Objections enclosed.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)No Recollection of Account or Person Mentioned
Simmons denied an acquaintance with Lieutenant Wheeler or any other person presenting Wilcock's account for settlement.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)No News on Supplies
Simmons has not received news on supplies for General McPherson from Gunkle.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)No Additional Funds for Appropriation
The accounts of salary of Riply was correct, no additional appropriations could be made.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)New Regulations on Reimbursement
Simmons explained new regulations issued by the Secretary of War that pertained to reimbursement of officers for the cost of quarters. Officers only allowed one room.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Muster and Pay Rolls Forwarded to Pay Master General
Muster and pay rolls sent to the Accountants Office were received and forwarded to the Pay Master General. Simmons corrected Wadsworth in his mistake for sending the rolls to the Office instead of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Money Drawn for Edward Wright, Creek Factor
Receipt, for funds for expenses for the quarter ending with the month of June, 1800.
Benjamin Hawkins LetterbookMonetary Exchange to Edward Wright, factor
Bill of exchange, mentions Edward Wright, U.S. factor
Benjamin Hawkins LetterbookMistake by Pay Master General
Ellery alluded to mistake made by Pay Master General on accounts for Quarter Master's Stores. Account examined by General Hamilton. Simmons attempted to ascertain the specific accounts, mentioning …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
