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Double Rations for Officers Solution
Simmons related decision on double rations given to officers by the Secretary of War.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Double Rations Drawn on Error
Simmons received a letter from Major Darling regarding the officers under his command who drew rations for waiters. Simmons explained rules and the violation, holds Clarke accountable for $44.89 drawn …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Double Rations Drawn in Error
Simmons received a letter from Major Darling regarding the officers under his command who drew rations for waiters. Simmons explained rules and the violation, holds Lovett accountable for $58.38 drawn …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Double Rations Drawn in Error
Simmons received a letter from Major Darling regarding the officers under his command who drew rations for waiters. Simmons explained rules and the violation, holds Danforth accountable for $58.95 …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Double Rations Drawn
Simmons received a letter from Major Darling regarding the officers under his command who drew rations for waiters. Simmons explained rules and the violation, holds Overing accountable for $13.00 or …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Discussion of Purchases of Clothing & Medicine for the Army
Acknowledges receipt of McHenry's reply concerning funds with which to buy cloth for and make soldiers' clothing; goes over some particulars of the proposed purchase (mentioning the "cheapest" …
Jonathan Williams PapersDiscussion of Northampton Expedition
Brigadier General MacPherson reports the inability to maintain Captain Rodman's horse troops on the Northampton expedition. Discussion of care of family during expeditions.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Funds Needed to Fill Request for Army Shirts
Acknowledges receipt of order to have 12,000 army shirts made available as quickly as possible. Discusses the varying prices of different types of linen, and where they might be procured; asks for an …
Jonathan Williams PapersDirecting Carlton Walker to Pay Griffith McRee an Outstanding Balance
Simmons informs Walker of the balance of $1567.98 due the United States by him and directs him to pay Griffith McRee this sum.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Descriptions of Regulations for Supplies Rendered by Contractors
Richards notified of regulations respecting supplies and objects of special and extra expenses. All to be furnished by contractors. Rules regarding what can be provided by contractors.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Denial of Claim for Reimbursement
Simmons cannot authorize charges claimed by Ellery in receipts submitted to the Office. Ellery's case is not governed by a set of established rules and therefore Simmons has no guidelines to act.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Delivery of Muster and Pay Rolls
Simmons notified Swan that he was to receive the muster and pay rolls of the garrison under command of Major Decius Wadsworth. Rolls were forwarded to the Office erroneously.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Defense of Double Rations
Simmons received Jackson's rationale for double rations but decision on allowance amount provided by law does not rest with Simmons. Simmons suggested Jackson state his case with the Secretary of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Deductions Taken from Statement
Accounts and vouchers for supplies to recruits at Hebron examined, deductions taken. Quotation from Secretary of War regarding the allowance of fuel for officers.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Decision on Account to be made by Department of Treasury
Simmons examined account submitted by Pollard as much as his office required. Balance sent to Comptroller of Treasury for his decision. Department of Treasury holds jurisdiction over decision, papers …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Credit to Account, with details
Amount due Jones for furnishing Captain Blue 2/4 cords wood for fuel admitted. Payment to be given by Edward Carrington.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Credit to Account, with details
Accounts for the fortifications at New Port,RI examined and credit to account given. Remaining balance due the United States which differs from the sum stated by Crary.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Credit to Account, with details
Accounts for the fortifications at New Port, RI examined and sum passed to the credit of Crary's account. Balance due the United States because of mistakes made on Crary's account records.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Credit to Account, with details
Account for horseman's tents and mess bowls, axes and wooden trenchers for the 14th and 15th Infantry examined, sum credited to Jackson's account. Differences in amount requested and amount …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Credit to Account
Simmons acknowledged receipt of letter with receipts of John Foncin, amount added to the credit of Kilty's account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Credit to Account
Accounts for the fortifications at Marblehead, MA examined and credit to account given. Balance due United States carried to next statement.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Credit to Account
Letter enclosing the accounts of Capt. Henry received. Credit to account of Dexter made.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Credit to Account
Accounts and receipts for expenditures at Mud Island received and credit to account of Mentges given. Balance still due United States, details included.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Credit to Account
In absence of Simmons, P. Hagner wrote Kilty to inform him credit to account given from amount received from J. Foncin.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Credit to Account
Accounts of fortifications in Boston received by Simmons and passed examination. Amount passed to the credit of Jackson's account. Balance still due United States.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
