Author's Letterbook Copy
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Certification of payment; 2d Lieutenant Carter Fontaine, of the Cavalry for pay, forage and subsistence
02/18/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification of payment; $209.67 to 2d Lieutenant Carter Fontaine, of the Cavalry for pay, forage and subsistence and 3 months pay allowed by Act of Congress.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Certification of payment; Samuel Hodgdon, Superintendant of Military Stores, for his salary, that of John Harris, Store Keeper, and the clerks employed
01/02/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification of payment; $1350 to Samuel Hodgdon, Superintendant of Military Stores, for his salary, that of John Harris, Store Keeper, and the clerks employed.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Certification of payment; officers in Colonel William McFarlaines Regiment, Franklin County, called into service to suppress an insurrection in the Western Counties of Pennsylvania 1794
01/19/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification of payment; $27.50 balance of retained rations to officers in Colonel William McFarlaines Regiment, Franklin County, called into service to suppress an insurrection in the Western …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Certification of payment; officers in Colonel Jeremiah Moshers Regiment, Franklin County, called into service to suppress an insurrection in the Western Counties of Pennsylvania 1794
01/19/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification of payment; $28.50 balance of retained rations to officers in Colonel Jeremiah Moshers Regiment, Franklin County, called into service to suppress an insurrection in the Western …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Certification of payment; Lieutenant John Saunders, Adjutant of 1st Regiment Artillerists and Engineers, for expenses while at City of Washington
01/06/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification of payment; $110.25 to Lieutenant John Saunders, Adjutant of 1st Regiment Artillerists and Engineers, for expenses while at City of Washington, including allowance for his servant.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Certification of payment; James Byers, Contractor, for rations supplied armorers at Springfield Massachusetts
01/21/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification of payment; $95.94 to James Byers, Contractor, for rations supplied Joseph Williams, John Bryant, and armorers at Springfield, Massachusetts.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Certification of payment; Doctor Isaiah Blair
01/23/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification of payment; $140 to Doctor Isaiah Blair for medicine and attendance on recruits under command of Captain D. Duncan, 10 Infantry Regiment, payable to James Ross, esquire.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Certification of payment; Conrad Brem contractor, for rations, quarter master, and hospital supplies furnished Captain Birds recruits, 4th Regiment of Infantry at Salisbury North Carolina
01/31/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification of payment; $1013.50 to Conrad Brem, contractor, for rations, quarter master, and hospital supplies furnished Captain Birds recruits, 4th Regiment of Infantry at Salisbury North …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Certification of payment; Carlton Walker, Paymaster, 6th Regiment of Infantry
02/02/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification of payment; $12.49 to Carlton Walker, late Paymaster, 6th Regiment of Infantry, reimbursement for stationary, postage and letters on public service.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Certification of payment
02/22/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification of payment; Francis Mentges for sundry articles of clothing, boarding, lodging of four Senecas and one Tuscarora Indian.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Adding a Credit to Alexander Humphrey's Account
02/07/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyAdding a credit to Alexander Humphrey's account related to accounts of Alexander Humphreys for money expended in erection of huts for recruits at Staunton Rendezvous.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account for Articles Purchased and Expenses Incurred by Five Indians
02/21/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyEnclosing an account exhibited by Francis Mentges for articles purchased and expenses incurred by four Seneca and one Tuscorara Indian, including compensation for superintending them.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
A statement of the Number of clerks Employed in Simmons' Office
02/20/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyA statement of the number of clerks employed in Simmons' office and the salaries heretofore allowed.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
A Request for a Final Settlement on Account of the Completion of the Fortifications at Marblehead
02/09/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyA request for a final settlement on account of the completion of the fortifications at Marblehead; Simmons confirms receipt of Orne's letter of Jan. 28th with his accounts and vouchers up to the end …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
A Further Remittance From the Treasurer, Amounting to $1000
02/09/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyA further remittance from the Treasurer, amounting to $1000, as well as a check for $95.94.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
$100 Due to Dr. Davidson via Congressman Henry Wood
01/23/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons informs Congressman Wood that $100, after taxes, will be sent to him, with the final recipient being Dr. William J. Davidson.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Memorandum for the Honorable Mr. Ames
Author's Letterbook CopyHowell requests that Capt. Bryant answer a number of questions regarding the pay of the men in the new commissions.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Notes on Captain Pierre Ayott Claim
Author's Letterbook CopyNotes on the claim of Captain Pierre Ayott
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)- No image
Observations on Vouchers
Author's Letterbook CopyHodgdon furnishes explanations regarding vouchers that were presumably contested by William Simmons in the accountant's office.
Registers of Warrants Drawn by the Secretary of War on the Treasurer, Oct 2, 1795-Dec 31, 1821. (RG217) 
Questions of Joseph Howell to Captain Pierre Ayott
Author's Letterbook CopyQuestions of Joseph Howell to Captain Pierre Alyott regarding his claim; discusses raising a company for the service of the United States; Alyott's answers to questions about the raising of his …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
