Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Document 1799Simmons provides McHenry the following information in reference to the Congressional Act of 20 March 1794: 1. Monies applied to the defense of certain ports and harbors. 2. Monies expended for the purchase of cannon and shot.
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Type
Letterbook
Description
Simmons provides McHenry the following information in reference to the Congressional Act of 20 March 1794:
1. Monies applied to the defense of certain ports and harbors.
2. Monies expended for the purchase of cannon and shot.
Date
12/19/1799
Author
Recipient
Document number
1799121921155
Page start
451
Notable persons
James McHenry
William Simmons
Mr. Tench Francis
Purveyor of Public Stores
Notable locations
ports
harbors
fortifications
Notable items
salt petre
gun powder
arms
ammunition
cannon shot
disbursement
statement
monies
act of congress
warrant