Explanation of Account Differences

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Type

Author's Letterbook Copy

Description

Simmons examined accounts of Elijah House, contractor, and found difference in account balance, leaving House in debt to United States. Account details below.

Date

05/12/1800

Author

William Simmons

Recipient

Elijah House & Son

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

1800051221355

Page start

146

Note

Cited in Simmons to multiple, 08/30/1800.

Notable persons

William Simmons
Elijah House and son
troops Elijah and Simon House
contractor
soldier
Captain Young
Lieutenant Allen

Notable locations

Hebron, near Hartford, Connecticut
Accountant's Office

Notable items

vouchers
spirits
rations
house
cooking utensils
certificate