Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

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Type

Letterbook

Description

Two officers have drawn double rations as Commandant of Fort Johnson. Therefore, Simmons asks Freeman to provide proof of seniority.

Date

10/02/1799

Author

William Simmons

Recipient

Constant Freeman

Sent from

Accountant's Office

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

1799100221555

Page start

334

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

Major Constant Freemen
William Simmons
William Crafts
Captain Kalteisen

Notable locations

Fort Johnson
Accountant's Office
Charleston