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Discussing Monies Owed and the Conduct of Mr. Ames
Simmons informs Byers that upon examination of his accounts for the armorers at Springfield during October, November, and December 1800, Byers is owed $95.94 by the United States. Byers apparently …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Disbursing $90 to Frederick Sprig
Simmons requests that Fish transmit $90 to Frederick Sprig 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)Directing McRee to Collect the Outstanding Balance of Carleton Walker
Lieutenant Carleton Walker owes a balance of $1567.98 to the United States, which McRee is to collect and of which he should take duplicate receipts.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Dicussing with Congressman Nicholas the Possibility of a Pension for Mr. Hendrick
Simmons writes Congressman Nicholas about the claim of Benjamin Hendrick for a pension. Simmons feels that this subject is a matter for the Secretary of War, but notes that he does not deem himself …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Determining on What an Allowance Can be Made
Simmons examined the claim of Oliver Roberts and is informing Captain Bissell that an allowance can be made only on his normal pay.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Determining Charges for Additional Services
Simmons informs Heth that the allowance made in the general statement of Heth's duties encompassed his role as a collector of monies. Simmons requests that Heth direct any additional charges he feels …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Deducting from the Pay from Captain Bird
Simmons requests that Swan deduct from Captain Ross Bird's pay the difference in his statement and the actual total of his account. His postscript includes mention of an account of monies paid by …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Deducting $75.84 From the pay of Lt. John Hancock
Deducting $75.84 from the pay of Lieutenant John Hancock.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Crediting Nathaniel Smith for 3000 Cartouch Boxes
Smith has received a credit for 3000 cartouch boxes; at $1.14 each the total is $3420.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Crediting Jackson's Account
Crediting Jackson's account regarding the fortifications at Boston.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Crediting Hodgdon's Accounts
Accounts of Archibald Crary as agent of fortifications at New Port, has received credit on books;
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Crediting Crocker for Items Furnished to Forts Johnson and Moultrie
Simmons asks Hodgdon to add a credit of $51.02 to Dodridge Crocker's accounts for items furnished to Forts Johnson and Moultrie.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Crediting Crocker Against a Larger Balance
Simmons informs Crocker that $679.38 is being credited to his account against a balance of $3617.37, yielding a remaining balance of $2937.99 charged him on the books of Simmons' office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Crediting $42.67 to Simon and Elijah House
Pays $42.67 credit 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)Consulting Dr. Weems on Charges Made by Dr. Bullus
Simmons requests Dr. Weems' assistance in evaluating the validity of Dr. Bullus' charges. Dr. Strong was also consulted, but Doctors Strong and Bullus are involved in trade, and thus his opinion may …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Confirming Receipt of Turner's Letters and Explaining the Method of Account Settlement
Confirming receipt of Turner's letters of February 8th and 12th and explaining the method by which accounts are settled and the relevant parties notified
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Confirming Receipt of Swan's Letter of February 11th
Swan's letter dated the same day has been received and the accounts therein have been filed for examination.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Confirming Receipt of Stevens' Letter of January 14th
Simmons received Stevens' letter of January 14th with his accounts for disbursements on account of fortifications up to December 31st.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Confirming Receipt of McRea's Letter of February 18th
Simmons confirms the receipt of McRea's letter of February 18th, which enclosed the receipt of Hanson Kelly for $1000.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Confirming Receipt of Gilmor's Letter of January 21st
Simmons received Gilmor's letter of January 21st containing his accounts for the fortifications at Baltimore.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Clarifying the Number of Rations due Jonathan Bratton
Clarifying the number of rations due Jonathan Bratton.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Clarifying the Jurisdiction and Span of a Decision by the Secretary of War
Simmons refers Secretary Dexter to his decision of January 8th in favor of Lt. Saunders' claim for expenses claimed while detained at Simmons' office by order of the commanding officer. Claims by …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Certification of payment; Yundt and Brown, printers at Baltimore, for printing proposals for supply of rations, and notifications for officers to report to General Hamilton
Certification of payment; $108.50 to Yundt and Brown, printers at Baltimore, for printing proposals for supply of rations, and notifications for officers to report to General Hamilton.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Certification of payment; William Small, Paymaster and Store Keeper, Harpers Ferry Virginia
Certification of payment; $104.20 to William Small, Paymaster and Store Keeper, Harpers Ferry Virginia, [now WV], for pay, rations, transportation of tools to his place of residence, travel expenses, …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
