Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Document 1798Simmons seeks verification from the Secretary at War of Lt. Tripplett's authority to muster and recruit Marines in Baltimore.
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Type
Letterbook
Description
Simmons seeks verification from the Secretary at War of Lt. Tripplett's authority to muster and recruit Marines in Baltimore.
Date
05/04/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountant's Office
Document number
1798050422155
Page start
324
Notable persons
James McHenry
William Simmons
Lieutenant Tripplett
marines
Secretary of War
Notable locations
Accountant's Office
Baltimore
Maryland
Notable items
frigate Constellation
vouchers
payments
enlisted
credit
imperfect state
muster
pay
entries
books