Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Document 1798Simmons informs Tousard that settlement of recruiting vouchers is suspended until the qualifications of the men enlisted is documented by proper authority.
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Mary lands in 1794, — he having a considerable sum of money remaining in his hands unaccounted for, which in my opinion ought to be refunded as early as possible to the Treasurer of the United States and his accounts closed on the Books of this Office —
Samd
Wm Simmons
Acctt [seal]
Major Lewis Fousards
Fort Mifflin
Sir
Accountants Office
July 2d 1798
Enclosed you will receive the Enlistments of twenty Recruits enlisted by you for the purpose of having them certified by a person duly authorized as respects the qualification of the men, until this is done the examinations of your Recruiting Vouchers will necessarily be suspended —
[Cancelled]
Samd
Wm Simmons
Acctt [seal]
Edward Carrington Esqr
Supervisor Richmond Va
Sir
Accountants Office
July 3d 1798
I received your letter of the 27 [undecipherable] enclosing the receipt of Lieutt Thomas Underwood for one hundred eighteen dollars and twelve cents, which will be entered on the Books of this Office —
Samd
Wm Simmons
Accountt [seal]
Type
Letterbook
Description
Simmons informs Tousard that settlement of recruiting vouchers is suspended until the qualifications of the men enlisted is documented by proper authority.
Date
07/02/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountant's Office
Document number
1798070221555
Page start
423
Notable persons
Major Lewis Tousard
William Simmons
recruits
Notable locations
Fort Mifflin
Accountant's Office
Notable items
enlistment
certification
examination
recruiting vouchers
suspended

