Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Document 1799Simmons informs Leonard that he has exceeded authorized limits for drawing rations. This will cause Leonard's pay to be garnished.
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Type
Letterbook
Description
Simmons informs Leonard that he has exceeded authorized limits for drawing rations. This will cause Leonard's pay to be garnished.
Date
10/19/1799
Author
Recipient
Repository
Document number
1799101921155
Page start
373
Notable persons
Lieutenant Nathaniel Leonard
William Simmons
William Colfax
Paymaster General
Caleb Swan
contractor
commandant Bedlows Island
officer
command
Notable locations
New Port, Rhode Island
Bedlows Island
New York
post
harbor
Notable items
rations
double rations
entitlement
contract price
monies