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Simmons Informing Swan that Lieutenant Blake is Four Dollars in Arrears
Simmons received Swan's letter of October 30th, which contained the accounts of Lt. Philamon Blake. It has been found that Blake owes $4 on account of Swan's allowing a premium on Charles Pennywell …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Informing Russell that his Method of Reporting his Accounts is Incorrect
A letter dated October 7th, with an account for printing, was given to Simmons by Secretary of War Dexter. Before this type of account can be settled it must be stated in a particular form. The …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Informing Orne of the Remaining Balance on his Account
Simmons informs Orne that his accounts regarding the fortifications at Marblehead have been examined and a balance of $748.22 is still due from Orne to the United States. This differs from Orne's …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Informing Jackson of Reimbursement for the Fortifications of Boston Harbor
Simmons informs Jackson that he will receive $6127.77 from the Treasurer because of the fortifications in Boston Harbor.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Informing Chancellor that his Accounts Will Soon Be Settled
Simmons is replying to Mr. Chancellor, informing him that due to the pace of business in the Accountant's Office Chancellor's accounts have not been settled yet, but soon they will be dealt with.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Informing Chancellor of a Delay in Adjusting his Accounts
Simmons informs Chancellor that his letter of December 2nd was received, but that due to the fire that destroyed the War Department the adjustment of his accounts has been delayed.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Informing Baker of his Credit of $1952.17
Mr. Baker's son-in-law, Mr. Fisher, submitted to Simmons vouchers additional to those that were rejected on July 2nd, whereby Baker has an additional credit of $1864.01. Additional expenditures …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Expresses Considerable Displeasure at Crocker's Lack of Diligence and Attention When Composing his Accounts
Dodridge's accounts and vouchers for supplies to the troops in Charleston from June to August were received and credited to his account in the amount of $2114.33, against an outstanding sum of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Explains Shute's Stoppage of Pay to Him
Simmons received Shute's letter of October 16th. Simmons states that Shute apparently misunderstands the reason for why his pay was halted. He improperly drew pay for forage from the contractor, …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Evaluating Captain Bishop's Accounts and Finding Ten Dollars Due the United States from Him
After evaluating Captain John Bishop's accounts for the month of July 1799 that he owes the United States ten dollars. The sum should be taken from Captain Bishop's pay.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Discussing Henley's Accounts
Simmons received Henley's letter of October 29th along with his waste book. He relates to Henley the situation regarding the fire in the War Department and states that it will take some time before …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Discussing Charges with Alexander Gibson and Requesting the Orders of Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Humphrey's late contractor produced for Simmons an account of logs harvested and stone mined for building 27 huts, the amount being $636 along with a charge of $141.42 for the use of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Directs Captain Henry to Evaluate the Validity of his Claim for Carriage Expenses
Simmons confirms receipt of Captain Henry's letter of November 22nd enclosing receipts for carriage hire. The regulations regarding extra compensation for officers detached on special assignment …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Corrects Gaither's Accounts Due the United States
Simmons believes there to be a balance owed the United States in the amount of $3841.47, while Lt. Col. Gaither believes it to be $4322. Simmons states that the difference is likely from the lack of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Confirms Stevens' Letter of October 23rd
Simmons received Simmon's letter of October 23rd, which contained his accounts and vouchers as Agent of Fortifications in New York up until October 1st.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Confirms Orne's Letter of September 9th
Simmons confirms receipt of Ornes letter dated the 9th of September with his accounts for money spent on the fortifications at Marblehead. The records of these expenditures will be examined and Orne …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Confirms McRea's Letter of September 24th
Simmons confirms receipt of McRea's letter of the 24th of September which had James Carraway's receipt for $244.35.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Confirms Huntington's Letter of September 18th Enclosing Elijah and Simon House's Receipt for $816
Simmons confirms receipt of Huntingtons letter of the 18th of September enclosing Elijah and Simon Houses receipt for $816.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Confirms Harrison's Letter of October 23rd
Simmons received Harrison's letter of October 23rd, which contained accounts and vouchers of the late purveyor, amounting to $6783.14, which has been filed for examination.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Confirms Carrington's Letter with a Receipt from Mr. Heiskell
Simmons writes Carrington confirming receipt of his letter of September 13th which has the receipt of a Mr. Heiskell for $19.92.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Confirming Receipt of Williams' Letter of November 6th Along with his Accounts Relating to the Springfield Armory
Simmons received Williams' letter of November 6th, which contained his accounts of expenditures on account of the Springfield Armory for the quarter ending September 30th, which will be examined as …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Confirming Receipt of the House's letter of October 20th and Accepting their Statements and Accounts for Supplies for Fort Trumbull and Captain Bissell's Recruits
Simmons received the House's letter of October 20th, containing their accounts and vouchers for supplies for Fort Trumbull and to Captain Bissell's Recruits at Hartford during July, August, and …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Confirming Receipt of Swan's Letter of October 20th
Swan's letter dated October 20th, with the accounts mentioned in it, were received by Simmons and will be examined promptly.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Confirming Receipt of Shoemaker's Letter of November 7th and Stating the Balance Due Shoemaker
Simmons received Capt. Shoemakers' letter of November 7th, which contained receipts for retained bounty paid to recruits enlisted by Shoemaker. Thus, at the settling of Shoemaker's account, he is …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Confirming Receipt of McRee's Letter of October 16th Containing Robert House's Receipt
Simmons received McRee's letter of October 16th which contained Robert House's receipt for $58.14.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
