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Simmons Confirming Receipt of McRee's Letter of November 14th
Simmons received McRee's letter of November 14th which contained the receipt of George Mackenzie in the sum of $1300.
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 Jackson's Letter and Accompanying Materials of November 3rd
Simmons received Jackson's letter of November 3rd along with his receipts and expenditures relating to the fortifications at Boston last September. Reference to War Department fire.
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 Huntington's Letter of November 14th, with a Receipt of Elijah House & Son
Simmons received Huntington's letter of November 14th which enclosed the receipt of Elijah House & Son for $826.76 which will be entered on record.
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 Harrison's Letter of December 4th and the Accompanying Accounts
Simmons received Harrison's letter of December 4th, containing the accounts of the late purveyor, and will file the accounts with the ones already received.
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 Gilmor's Letter of November 21st
Simmons received Gilmor's letter of November 21st, which contained his accounts for expenditures in October regarding the fortifications of Baltimore.
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 Crary's Letter of October 20th and Accounts Relating to the Fortifications of New Port
Simmons received Crary's letter of October 20th which contained accounts for expenditures relating to the fortifications at Newport for August, September, and October. Reference to War Department …
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 Carrington's Letter Containing a Draft in Favor of Samuel Irvine
Simmons received Carrington's letter of November 20th which contained Thomas Holt's draft vouching for Samuel Irvine in the amount of $165.07.
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 Brush's Letter of September 24th and the Crediting of Brush's Account
Simmons received Brush's letter of September 24th which contained the receipt of William Leverett for $811.32 which will be credited to Brush's account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Confirming Gilmor's Letter of October 29th and Notifying him of $2000 Being Transmitted to him by the Treasurer of the United States
Simmons received Gilmor's letter of October 29th with accompanying accounts regarding expenditures for the fortifications of Baltimore. The Secretary of War issued a warrant of $2000 which will be …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Chastizes Ball for Operating With an Expired Contract and for Neglecting to Furnish Receipts
Simmons notes that the has received Ball's letter of the 2nd of October, which contained his account and vouchers for supplies during 1800 for different recruiting parties in the state of North …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Asking McRea to Obviate Contradictory and Complicating Contracts
McRea had to do with the forming of contracts in North Carolina for 1800, and many of these are obtuse and contradictory. Simmons feels that McRea is well-positioned to smooth out the inconsistencies …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Asking Benjamin Timothy to Provide the Particular Authority Under Which he Provided Printing for the War Department
The Secretary of War provided Simmons with Timothy's account for printing done for the War Department, but before Simmons can remunerate Timothy, the authority on which the service was performed must …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Admits to the Credit of the Houses Payments for Tools and Related Equipment
Simmons is admitting to the credit of the Messrs Elijah and Simon House the payments made for several articles on the orders of Captain Steele and Lieutenant Livingston, Commandants of Fort Trumbull. …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Addressing the Secretary of War on the Subject of Rations Requisitioned for the Wives of Officers
Simmons has examined the accounts of Elias B. Dayton and noticed that he has issued on the order of Lt. Colonel William Smith of the former 12th Regiment rations for the wives of officers. Simmons …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Addressing the Secretary of War on the Subject of Additional Accounts and Vouchers Rendered by the Quartermaster General
Simmons writes the Secretary of War about additional accounts and vouchers that have recently been brought forward by the Quartermaster General, John Wilkins, Jr. Simmons wishes for information and …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Simmons Acknowledging Receipt of Harrison's Letter of November 28th with Accompanying Accounts
Simmons received Harrison's letter of November 28th, which contained the account of the late purveyor and will be filed for examination.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Shot Deposited at Fort Jay, Etc.
Gordon explains that the shot can be deposited at Fort Jay on Governors Island. but since it belongs to the United States it should be kept separate from the state ammunition. Gordon talked to the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shipments and Elections
Invoices for Georgia factories, Independent and Helen shipped by William Murdock. Emphasized need for blankets.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Shipment of 24 pound ball
This letter directs the shipment of 24 pound balls from Bergen, New Jersey to designated posts.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)Sheet Iron Instead of Rolled Iron, Etc.
Hodgdon has stated that the rolled iron needed for the Armory must be drawn as sheet iron but Williams believes this will cause inconvenience and waste. He wants it drawn as hose iron as usual. He …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settling the General's Unpaid Bill
Hagner wants to know what is to be done with the bill that continues to be unpaid. The general has yet to hear from Mr. Stevens and he leaves George Town today for the Springs. He seems perfectly …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settling the accounts of the late purveyor
Brief memo on the accounts of Mr. Francis, the late purveyor, at the Treasury; Wolcott has been asked to give his opinion on it.
James McHenry Papers
