Work for the Department of War
Document 1799Simmons is to report on the enclosed account so that a warrant may be issued for the amount indicated, the work having been done according to McHenry's directions for the use of the War Department.
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War Department
The Accountant of the War Department
[Verso, rotated: War Department June 24. 1799. The Secretary of War &c. &c. June 24 1799 — asking me to — [undecipherable] that it is to be reported on Obtain a [undecipherable]]
War Department, June 24. 1799.
Sir,
You will be pleased to Report on the within account, that a Warrant may issue for the amount — The work having been done by my directions, for the use of the Department of War.
I am Sir,
Your obedient Servant:
James McHenry
[This letter enclosed an account of [undecipherable] Maclara, for engraving &[undecipherable] Carpenters, Printing, Bookbinding &c. amounting to D[undecipherable]/260.40
The Accountant
of the War Department. J. Arn[undecipherable] [undecipherable]]
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Simmons is to report on the enclosed account so that a warrant may be issued for the amount indicated, the work having been done according to McHenry's directions for the use of the War Department.
Date
06/24/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Document number
1799062400001
Page start
1
Notable persons
William Simmons
James McHenry
Notable locations
War Department