Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Document 1799Simmons requests further information regarding the issuance of rations by James Little.
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Mr Robt Howd Accountants Office
Calendar Morgantown Septr 11, 1799
Sir
Your accounts & Vouchers for Supplies to the Garrison of Fort Johnson between the 16 Jany & 30 June 1797 has been examined & found Correct, leaving you a balance of $4,726.33, which sum you will receive from the [undecipherable] of Mr Bell upon your producing him the necessary receipts.
The return or receipt of Sergeant Stanley will not be a sufficient voucher for your charges in future, unless counter signed by the Commanding Officer of the Garrison.
I am &c
W. S.
Colo Carrington Septr 19, 1799
Inspector
Richmond Va
Sir
The Contractor at Manchester Charges in his account for augmented rations. the object of this is to request you to inform me whether Mr James Stith ever drew augmented rations and at what time, he commenced, also what additional allowance you agree he should receive therefor.
I am &c
W. S.
Type
Letterbook
Description
Simmons requests further information regarding the issuance of rations by James Little.
Date
09/19/1799
Author
Recipient
Document number
1799091921155
Page start
306
Note
Fever in Philadelphia causes the Accountant's Office to relocate to Trenton. This move occurs over the period August 24-7, 1799.
Notable persons
Edward Carrington
William Simmons
Notable locations
Richmond, Virginia
Winchester
Notable items
rations

