Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

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Type

Letterbook

Description

Simmons informs Hodgdon of funds disbursed to Francis Mentges for use on the fortifications of Mud Island in the Delaware River.

Date

10/05/1799

Recipient

Sent from

Accountant's Office

Document number

1799100521055

Page start

342

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

Samuel Hodgdon
William Simmons

Notable locations

Philadelphia
Accountant's Office