Changes to the War Accountant's Office
Document 1796Agrees with Tracy, a Representative from Connecticut, who suggested that the business of the office needed alterations, which Simmons argues requires the interposition of Congress.
Uriah Tracy Esq.
Department of War Accountants Office January 8th 1796 There are several alterations which I conceived Actually necessary should take place in the arrangement of the business of this Office which would such facilitate the settlement of the accounts, - and in my Opinion requres the interposition of Vongress - I will therefore thank you if you see no inconsistency of bringing it forward at this time that you will make the following motion_ That there be a Committee appointed for the purpose of making enquiery what alterations if any are necessary to be made in the Office of the Accountant of the Department of War and report accordingly. I am Sir &c. William Simmons
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