General Estimate of the Expenses of the Accountant's Officer
Document 1796In order for the Secretary of War to provide a general estimate of the expenses of the War Department, Simmons is directed to report the number of clerks, with their salaries, needed to carry out the duties of his office. Also needed are the contingent expenses related to the general items required in the office and their amount for the year 1797.
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Letter Signed
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In order for the Secretary of War to provide a general estimate of the expenses of the War Department, Simmons is directed to report the number of clerks, with their salaries, needed to carry out the duties of his office. Also needed are the contingent expenses related to the general items required in the office and their amount for the year 1797.
Date
10/03/1796
Author
Recipient
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War Office
Repository
Document number
1796100300101
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1
Notable persons
William Simmons
James McHenry
Notable locations
War Office