Regarding Allowance Certificate of Hugh McAlister.
Document 1799Simmons notes that McAlister's certificate for allowance could not be paid.
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The within Certificate was presented to me for allowance by Hugh Mc. Allister. I informed him that it could not be allowed —
[signed] Wm Simmons
Augt 15th 1799. Act. Dept. War.
If the Accountant cannot allow this claim it will not be passed to my credit if I were to pay it. I am therefore not at liberty to settle it.
[signed] C. Swope P. Mr. G
15th Augt 1799.
Type
Letterbook
Description
Simmons notes that McAlister's certificate for allowance could not be paid.
Date
08/15/1799
Author
Repository
Collection
Document number
1799081521101
Page start
22
Note
Enclosed in McHenry to Adams, 10/25/1799.
Notable persons
William Simmons
accountant
Hugh McAlister
Caleb Swan
paymaster general
Notable locations
Accountant's office
Notable items
certificate
allowance
settlement