Examination of Letters for Settlement of Accounts
Document 1798McHenry notified Simmons that "it would be proper" for him or for the Chief Clerk to examine letters from Col. Stevens and determine which letters or parts of letters were necessary for settlement of Stevens accounts.
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War Department 15th September 1798.
Sir,
It is proper, that either the Accountant for this Department, himself, or his Chief Clerk, should examine the letters to Colonel Stevens, and make known what letters, or parts thereof, will be necessary, in the settlement of his accounts.
I am Sir
your obedient servant
James McHenry
William Simmons Esqr
Accountant of the War Departmt
Type
Letter Signed
Description
McHenry notified Simmons that "it would be proper" for him or for the Chief Clerk to examine letters from Col. Stevens and determine which letters or parts of letters were necessary for settlement of Stevens accounts.
Date
09/15/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Document number
1798091500101
Page start
1
Notable persons
William Simmons
James McHenry
Stevens
colonel
accountant
chief clerk
Notable locations
War Department
Accountant's Office
Notable items
letter
accounts