Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

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Type

Letterbook

Description

Simmons discusses the authorized accounting practices that pertain to deserters.

Date

07/25/1799

Author

William Simmons

Recipient

James Stille

Repository

National Archives and Records Administration

Collection

Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)

Document number

1799072521255

Page start

173

Notable persons

Captain James Stille
William Simmons
Richard Hunt
Charles Brown
soldier
deserter

Notable locations

Fort Jay
New York
accountant's office

Notable items

desertion
forfeit
pay
apprehend
expenses
books
pursuing and apprehending deserters