Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Document 1799Simmons informs Sheafe that the records necessary to settle his account were left in Philadelphia. As a result, settlement will be delayed until the Accountant's Office returns to Philadelphia.
Mr. Jacob Sheafe August 31 1799 Portsmouth N.H. Sir Since the receipt of our letter of the 19 Inst. application has been made to the Secretary of War for the account & vouchers you allude to, but could not obtain them as they were left in Philadelphia, consequently an examination cannot take place the Office is removed to Philadelphia again. I am &c W.S.
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