Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Document 1797Simmons informs Berrien that his account is delinquent.
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William McFarlane Esqr
Lieutt Colo Militia at
Carlisle.
Department of War
Accountants Office
August 11th 1797
Sir
You stand charged on the Books of this Office with monies received by you and which yet remain to be accounted for.
In pursuance of a Resolution of the House of Representatives of 3d March 1797. I am requested to lay before them within the first Week in January next an abstract of the names of all receivers of Public money from 1st January 1791 to 1st January 1797.
In order to prevent your name from appearing as a delinquent I have to request you will without delay account for the monies you received either by producing the necessary vouchers or refunding the balance to the Treasurer of the United States
Your attention to this object is particularly requested as early as possible. —
I am &c.
Wm Simmons
Acct
Type
Letterbook
Description
Simmons informs Berrien that his account is delinquent.
Date
08/11/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountant's Office
Document number
1797081121455
Page start
190
Notable persons
John Berrien
William Simmons
agent for erecting fortifications
House of Representatives
congress
Notable locations
Savannah, Georgia
Accountant's Office
Notable items
books
monies
resolution congress
delinquent
voucher
account

