Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Document 1799Simmons forwards Major Rivardi's pay rolls to the Paymaster General.
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delivered by you to the Indians, after leaving this post on their return home, which were not authorized, their together with other charges not supported by vouchers agreeably to the enclosed Statement, amounting in the aggregate to the sum of Doll 1546.29 being rejected will leave a balance due by you to the United States of Eight hundred & six Dollars & Twenty four cents, in place of a balance in your favour as your accounts stated — I have therefore to call upon you for refund the same immediately that your account may be finally closed on the Books of this Office.
I am &c
W. S.
Caleb Swan Esqr Accountants Office
P. M. G. Sept 25. 1799
Sir
I herewith transmit you a letter received from Major A H Edwards, stating that he directed, and [undecipherable] enclosed Pay Rolls of the late troops at the Garrison of Newport for the month of August 1799. He also informed that they were returned to your Office for examination & settlement.
I am &c
W. S.
Major A. H. Edwards. Sept 25. 1799
Niagara
Sir
I have received your letter dates the 8th instt with its enclosures, which have been referred to Caleb Swan, Pay master Generals.
I am &c
W. S.
Type
Letterbook
Description
Simmons forwards Major Rivardi's pay rolls to the Paymaster General.
Date
09/25/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountant's Office
Document number
1799092521055
Page start
319
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
Caleb Swan
William Simmons
Notable locations
Accountant's Office
Niagara

