Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Document 1798Simmons informs Carrington that Lt. Thomas Underwood's receipt was received.
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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 —
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Wm Simmons
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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 —
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Wm Simmons
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[Cancelled]
Edward Carrington Esqr
Supervisor Richmond Va
Sir
Accountants Office
July 3d 1798
I received your letter of the 27 Ultmo enclosing the receipt of Lieut Thomas Underwood for one hundred eighteen dollars and twelve cents, which will be entered on the Books of this Office —
Saml
Wm Simmons
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Type
Letterbook
Description
Simmons informs Carrington that Lt. Thomas Underwood's receipt was received.
Date
07/03/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountant's Office
Document number
1798070321255
Page start
423
Notable persons
Edward Carrington
William Simmons
Lieutenant Thomas Underwood
supervisor Richmond Virginia
Notable locations
Richmond, Virginia
Accountant's Office
Notable items
receipt
books

