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Account Information on Quartermaster General, with details
Simmons enclosed account information on the Quartermaster General per request of Secretary of War. Simmons requested Dexter examine the accounts enclosed and provide his decision on the propriety of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Account Information on Crafts, with details
Answer to McHenry's request on Crafts account. Total amount of disbursement: $53617.81, Crafts charged a commission of $1072.35. Details of disbursement included.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Account Information of Clerks of Accountant's Office
Simmons rendered accounts of clerks for expenses related to their removal from Philadelphia to the City of Washington. Accounts No. 2 - 12 enclosed. Simmons was not ready to render his accounts.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Account Information in Wilkins Jr. and James Miller
Details on the expenses of Wilkins Junior and James Miller for purchases made through special direction by the Secretary of War. Expenses included armory at Harper's Ferry, armory at Springfield, …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Account Information
Simmons received account info for Capt. Abraham Ellery and Frederick Spriggs. Mr. Fleming has a large unsettled account currently under examination, considerable balance due to him. Sum to be …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Account Balance Discrepancy
Simmons found discrepancy in the balance of Williams account with a balance due to the United States of $4,087.87. Sum contains the amount of Warrant No 4699 issued by Samuel Hodgdon on 27 Dec. 1799. …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Abstracts and Vouchers Received
Hagner wrote for W. Simmons, acknowledged receipt of abstracts and vouchers which were to be placed with those like it and examined shortly.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Transmitting the Back Pay of Oliver Roberts
Regards the back pay of Oliver Roberts, the sum of which will be transmitted by John Chester
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Transmitting $186 to John Foncin
The Treasurer is remitting Jackson $186 to be given to John Foncin.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Transmitting $140 to Dr. Isaiah Blair
Simmons is writing Senator Ross to inform him that he will receive $140, which is to be transmitted to Dr. Isaiah Blair.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Threats to Peace; traders at the Creek Agency; Doctor Foster
Letter, discusses potential threats to peace. Mentions Doctor Foster having arrived from Jamaica. Mentions treaty between United States and Spain. Discusses traders in the Creek agency and the matter …
Benjamin Hawkins LetterbookThe Treasurer is Sending Richardson $205 for Supplying Rations in Maryland
Simmons informs Richardson that the Treasurer is remitting him the sum of $205 for the supply of rations in Maryland up to December 20th, 1800.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)The Treasurer is Sending Fosdick $20 to be Paid to Captain John Henry
Simmons informs Fosdick that the Treasurer is sending the sum of $20 to be paid to Captain John Henry of the 2nd Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers. This amount is for stage hire and expenses …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)The Total Balance of the Houses' Account
Total balance on the account of the Houses.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Sprigg Receiving $90 for Salary from October 1st to December 31st 1800
Mr. Frederick Sprigg will receive $90 for his salary from October 1st to December 31st, 1800.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Requests that Tousard Make a Receipt More Explicit and Test Delivered Cannon
Simmons requests that Lt. Colonel Tousard make more explicit the receipt he wrote for the cannon furnished by William Lane and William Saltar. Simmons also asks Tousard to test the cannon to ensure …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Requesting Hodgdon Examine the Records of Hugh Howard to Determine if 20 Barrels of Pork were sent by the Commissary
Simmons requesting Hodgdon examine the records of Hugh Howard to determine if 20 barrels of pork were sent by the Commissary at Detroit to the Schooner Nancy to Michilimackinac.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Informs Whelan that no Advances can be Admitted to a Person's Credit at the Accountant's Office
Simmons mentions a sum of $500 charged as paid for purchases made or to be made by Jonathan Smith. Simmons states that no advances made on account can be admitted to Whelen's credit at Simmons' …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Informs the Houses of a Sum Being Sent by Jedediah Huntingdon
Simmons writes the Houses to inform them of the impending sum of $995.01 which will be sent by Jedediah Huntingdon and the breakdown of said sum.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Informs Davis that the Muster Rolls Indicate Ray and John Followell Never Rendered Service
Simmons informs Mr. Davis that there is no evidence that Messrs. Ray and John Followell participated in General Scott's expedition of 1794. The muster rolls outweigh any certificates that may be …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Informing Walker of $12.49 to be Transmitted to Him by Griffith McRee
Walker will receive money from Griffith McRee, collector at Wilmington North Carolina.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Informing Orne that a Particular Charge is Too Vague
When looking at Orne's accounts as Agent of Fortifications last September, Simmons found a rather vague charge of $60 charged to Jacob Putnam. Simmons is returning the bill so that Orne can better …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
