Author's Letterbook Copy
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Acknowledged Receipt
04/30/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter from Rogers regarding the record of Jacob Sheafe (kept by clerk William Waldron) received, entries will be 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)
Acknowledged Receipt
04/19/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons notified Carrington of the arrival of his letter containing receipts of John Westwood, administrator to the estate of Westwood (deceased).
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Accounts with Receipts for Fuel Purchased from Contractors
04/24/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons advised Miller on recording the purchase of fuel by officers from outside contractors. Miller's records lacked sufficient information to make the appropriate reimbursements.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Accounts to be Examined Upon Return of Simmons
06/26/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyClerk of Accountants Office wrote Jon Dayton to inform him of Simmons absence and that Elias Dayton was informed that his accounts would be examined and adjusted as early as possible. Simmons to …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Accounts to be Examined
08/28/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccount of Jesse Bowles for the rent due him for the use of his house as a hospital by Capt. Eddin's Company received. To be examined in due course. In regards to the claim of Mr. Loftus Jones for …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Accounts to be Examined
05/28/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received letter from Dayton, in response to his request, Simmons placed his brothers accounts, William Dayton paymaster general, under examination. The results to be transmitted immediately. …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Accounts to be Examined
05/13/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts and vouchers received, to be examined with those already in hand. Result to follow.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Accounts to be Examined
04/16/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts against the Fortifications for March to be examined. Simmons recounted Sec. of War's instructions regarding specific duties and compensation of Jackson.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Accounts Received and Forwarded
08/18/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts received and forwarded. Accounts should be sent to Paymaster General. Hagner sent accounts and letter to James Miller, agent to Quartermaster General at Philadelphia whose duty it is to …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Accounts Received
08/19/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts received and to 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)
Accounts Received
08/16/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts for commissions received by Hagner, to be placed with those like it for future examination.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Accounts Received
08/15/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts for rations, Quartermaster and hospital supplies furnished the recruits at Westminster examined and balance due to Leverett. Leverett to receive payment from Nathaniel Bush, supervisor at …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Accounts Received
08/09/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyIn absence of Simmons, P. Hagner wrote Wilkins to notify him his accounts and vouchers were received and were to be examined shortly.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Accounts Received
07/22/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts for the expenditures for the fortifications at Baltimore received. Accounts do not contain record of payments made by George Sears to individual laborers as recorded on Sears accounts. …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Accounts Received
07/11/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts submitted by Chancellor received and placed under examination. Simmons to notify Chancellor of results.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Accounts of the War Department Office, fourth quarter 1799
04/01/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyFourth quarter 1799 accounts submitted for examination and settlement to Treasury.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Accounts of Fortifications Received
06/26/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyPeter Hagner, clerk, acknowledged receipt of letter due to absence of Simmons. Examination of accounts of fortifications and the receipts of Thomas Welsh will happen after books of the Office arrive …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Accounts of Dodridge Crocker
04/26/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requested the account of Dodridge Crocker for January expenses be forwarded by Crafts.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Accounts Forwarded to Caleb Swan
08/08/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts sent by Carrington to the Accountant's office were received and sent to Caleb Swan who would write to Carrington accordingly.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Accounts Forwarded
09/16/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons examined the accounts of Colonel Henry Gaither and found him indebted to the United States. Majority of the money expended was for recruiting services.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Accounts for Medicine Administered
02/24/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts for medicine and attendance to troops at Fredericksburg, VA received from Mr. Heiskell. Examined by two disinterested physicians and deductions were taken. Remaining sum paid to Dr. French …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Accounts Examined, Balance Due to United States
07/11/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts for the Armoury at Springfield, MA examined. Simmons found Williams owed United States money from an outstanding balance in last statement. One of the expenses was a warrant issued to …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Accounts Examined and Results Conveyed
08/27/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts for the erecting the fortifications at Boston examined. Commission of Jackson adjusted by Simmons. Credit to account of Jackson.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Accounts and Vouchers Received
09/01/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts for supplies received and placed under examination.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Accounts and Vouchers Received
08/30/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts and vouchers of late purveyor received, to be examined.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
