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Allowances Paid through Act of Congress
Allowances were made by act of Congress and therefore no further allowances could be dispensed without the interference of that governing body.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Allowance of Wood for Cadets
Simmons was unaware of the extension of allowance of wood for cadets and therefore the account that was suspended due to these charges was done in error. John Dexter to repay Henry for charges made …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Advice on Proper Record Keeping
Simmons noted that Williams did not record credits from Warrants issued by Samuel Hodgdon appropriately and referred Williams to a previous letter that outlined proper record keeping.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Advance on Account
Simmons forwarded Henley's request for advanced money from his private account to Secretary of War Dexter, who would respond to request by the same post.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Advance from Treasury for Removal of War Office to Washington
Simmons notified Hon. Benjamin Stoddert that in compliance with his letter, Simmons advanced the gentlemen in his office their salaries through June in order to pay for the expenses related to moving …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Acounts to be Examined
Accounts received and placed under examination. Result will be conveyed to Crary as soon as possible.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Ackowledgment of Receipt
Simmons received letter enclosing receipts of John Winchester. Amount on receipts was wrong and was corrected by Simmons.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Ackowledgment of Receipt
Simmons received letter from Kilty with accounts of Yundt and Brown, printing company, and information to be entered on the books.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Acknowledgment of Receipt
Simmons received letter from Jackson that contained receipts of John G. Coffin, 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)Acknowledgment of Receipt
Simmons received letter from Dexter containing receipts of Capt. John Henry.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Acknowledgment of Receipt
Simmons received letter from Huntingdon that contained receipts of Phelps Sanford. 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)Acknowledgment of Receipt
Simmons received letter from Carrington that contained William Fulcher's receipt which will 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)Acknowledgment of Receipt
Simmons received letter from Stevens containing the receipt roll of Lieutenant Leonard's detachment.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Acknowledgement of Receipt
Simmons received letter from Stevens enclosing receipt for $1.16 which was entered on the books of the Office accordingly.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Acknowledgement of Letter Received
Simmons acknowledged receipt of letter from Ames in lieu of account who was absent. Because all papers of War Dept. are packed and to be shipped to city of Washington, Ames must wait until the papers …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Acknowledgement of Letter Received
Simmons received account receipts, recommended Jackson send only receipts for monies transmitted to Jackson in the future.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Acknowledgement of Letter Received
Simmons received letter from Fisher enclosing the receipts of Frederick Sprig and Abraham Ellery. Update made to 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)Acknowledgement of Letter Received
Simmons received letter from Gaither. In reply to Gaither's questions, no accounts of William Devereaux were rendered to the Office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Acknowledgement of Letter Received
Simmons received letter from Henley accompanied by abstracts and accounts along with a letter from Mr. Hillis. All to be filed with similar papers and will be examined further upon settlement of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Acknowledgement of Letter Received
Letter containing receipts of Edward Winchester received. Simmons can not authorize advances to Messr. Ruggles, contractor. P.S. Warrant issued in Jackson's favor 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)Acknowledgement of Letter Received
Simmons received letter from Kilty and amount on receipts entered on the books.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Acknowledgement of Letter Received
Letter with enclosed receipt from R. Howe, contractor, received and entered on the books.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Acknowledgement of Letter Received
Simmons notified Miller he received letter and inclosures.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
