Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Document 1800For the Secretary at War's review, Simmons submits Doctor French's bills for medical services rendered to the troops in Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Mr John Woodward
New-Haven Ct
January 31, 1800.
Sir
I have received your letter of the 24 Inst. accompanied by your acct as Agent of the War Department, being for expenditures on account of the Fortifications at New-London, which will be placed under examination & you will be informed of the result.
Sam: Y.
[initials: O.H.S.]
The Secretary of War
Sir
February 1, 1800
Mr undertaker at Drummondway Dept [? Hinkell] having exhibited among his acct several Bills of Dr Fenwick for medical attendance to the Troops at said Place, amounting generally [seventy?] Cents.
A 26 Medicine amounting eight Breeds attached [?] 140 . 9. 8
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together with Dr Fenwick's letter explanatory of the foregoing, which are now transmitted to the Secy of War for his inspection & to be by him sent to be Paid in the usual way to enable the accountant to admit the proper amount to the credit of the [undertaker?].
Sam: Y.
[initials: O.H.S.]
Type
Letterbook
Description
For the Secretary at War's review, Simmons submits Doctor French's bills for medical services rendered to the troops in Fredericksburg, Virginia
Date
02/01/1800
Author
Recipient
Document number
1800020121055
Page start
497
Notable persons
James McHenry
William Simmons
Doctor French
Godlove Heiskell
Captain Brock
Captain Callender
Captain Thornton
Lieutenant Hancock
Captain Eddins
Secretary of War
contractor
Notable locations
Fredericksburg, Virginia
accountant's office
Notable items
medicine
medical assistance
bills
vouchers
inspections
credit

