William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Secretary at War

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Type

Letterbook

Description

William Simmons requests authorization from the Secretary at War to issue eight months back pay to troops in the southern department.

Date

02/07/1798

Author

William Simmons

Recipient

James McHenry

Sent from

Accountant's Office

Repository

National Archives and Records Administration

Collection

Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)

Document number

1798020721255

Page start

193

Notable persons

James McHenry
William Simmons
Secretary of War
John Habersham
troops

Notable locations

Accountant's Office
Georgia

Notable items

pay
estimates
arrearages