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Forwarded Letter
Simmons forwarded a letter from Lieut. Howard with an enclosed provision return given by him to the contractor at Reading. Provision return required explanation.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Forwarded Accounts from Pay Master General
Accounts improperly sent to Pay Master General forwarded to the Office. Accounts settled, money to be remit by Treasurer of United States.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Forwaded Letter Received
Simmons received letter from Carrington which was forwarded to him from chief clerk in City of Washington. Receipts were returned to Carrington after Simmons negotiated with the Treasurer.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Forms for Guiding Proper Statement of Accounts
Simmons enclosed forms to guide Annin in the proper method for stating account information for the armoury at Harper's Ferry, VA. List of forms enclosed.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Extraordinary Charges at Armoury at Harper's Ferry, with details
Accounts of John Mackey, Pay Master and Store Keeper at Harper's Ferry Armoury had extraordinary charges Simmons felt required McHenry's decision. Details pertained to canal digging, dam, labor, and …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Extra Rations for Scouts Denied
The Secretary of War specifically confined extra rations for scouts to a given amount and series of dates, neither of which were adhered to by Swan. Therefore amount for the extra rations given …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Explanation of Account Differences
Simmons examined accounts of Elijah House, contractor, and found difference in account balance, leaving House in debt to United States. Account details below.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Explanation for Receipt
Receipt for provisions purchased from a contractor at Reading returned by Simmons. Purchase require explanation which he expects from Ogden.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Expenses, No New Developments; Doctor Foster a fictitious name
Alias of Doctor Foster discussed, mentions drawing money for expenses. Foster's real name is George Martin Rodington. Jack Kinnard ordered him to quit the Indian Agency.
Benjamin Hawkins LetterbookExpenses Regarding Court Martial
Hagner received accounts for expenses related to travel for the court martial of Capt. Blackburn and Lieut. Tripplett. Accounts returned to Saunders who should submit them to the Paymaster general of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Examination of Receipts
Examination of receipts submitted by Morris yielded conclusion that Morris followed the rules of the Office regarding submissions of receipts for reimbursement. Simmons then explained the lack of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Evils Discovered in Quarter Master General's Accounts
"Evils" discovered in Quarter Master General's accounts by Simmons. Extravagant charges were too numerous too recount. Simmons selected one charge pertaining to officer transportation and their …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Estimate on Expenditures of Insurrection in Pennsylvannia
Nourse requested estimate of expenditures of military department for volunteer cavalry and infantry to suppress insurrection in Northampton County, Pennsylvania in 1799, Simmons replied with details. …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Error in Amount of Drawn Rations for an Officer
Upon examination of contractor's accounts for New York, Simmons found Livingston drew rations twice on the same day. Error made by Livingston charged to his account unless Livingston can produce the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Error in Amount of Drawn Rations by Officer
Upon examination of the contractor account for New York, Simmons found Captain Landon drew rations twice in one day. That error made by Landon and the contractor, Mr. Hershaw, charged to Landon's …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Error in Amount of Drawn Rations by an Officer
Upon examination of contractor's accounts for New York, Simmons found Schuyler drew rations twice on the same day. Error made by Schuyler charged to his account unless Schuyler can produce the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Entitlement of credit; William Willoughby, for erecting sundry buildings at Fort Norfolk, and repair of the barracks under authority of Captain R.S. Blackburn
Entitlement of credit; $3391.08 to William Willoughby, deceased, for erecting sundry buildings at Fort Norfolk, and repair of the barracks under authority of Captain Richard S. Blackburn.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Ensuring the Pay of a Former Private in Captain Thompson's Company
Replying to Stille's letter of the 4th of October, Simmons says he must inform Stille that Ebeneezer Swan, formerly a private in Captain Thompson's company, was at the time of his discharge owed the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Enclosures of Regulations Regarding Payment of Officers
Simmons received letter from Freeman regarding Mr. Crocker, contractor. Simmons answered Crocker's letter regarding payment of officers for straw due the officers company. Simmons enclosed a copy of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Enclosure of Account Information and Vouchers
Letter with accounts and vouchers for recruiting services from John Fergus sent to Swan by Peter Hagner for examination and settlement. Also included: a letter from James Maddock for his son, request …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Enclosed Report on Silas Dinsmoor, Temporary Indian Agent
Simmons enclosed the final report on the claim of Silas Dinsmoor, Temporary Indian Agent, and sent it directly to Adams because he and the Secretary of War differed in opinion over the authority …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Enclosed Regulations
In response to Turner's request Simmons enclosed regulations respecting extra allowances to officers.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Enclosed Bill for Wood
Vouchers submitted by contractor (Mr. Colfax) with charge to the United States for hickory wood to be used by Major General Hamilton sent to Brown for his verification on the charges and specifics of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Enclosed Bill for Wood
Vouchers submitted by contractor (Mr. Colfax) with charge to the United States for hickory wood sent to Ellery for his verification on the charges and specifics of vouchers so that Simmons could pay …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Enclosed Account of Philip Schwartzhouer Received
Regulations on quarters and room allowances for officers limited to reimbursement of reasonable amount. Simmons needed two qualifications to justify the room reimbursement of Philip Schwartzhouer. …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
