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Notification of Charges Accountable
07/27/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons notified Dransy of credit issued to Archibald Creary, Superintendent of Military Stores at New Port, RI. Credit issued for ironmongery purchased by Col Tousard in New York and issued to …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Notification of Charge
05/17/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAtkinson charged on the books of the Office for expenditures no account was rendered. If any part of the sum was disbursed, Simmons requested suitable vouchers and balance, if any remained.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Notification of Balance Due
03/27/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that expenses for travel were extravagant. Bruff will only be paid for subsistence.Remaining balance of $5.44 in favor of Bruff to be paid to him by Edward Carrington.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
Notification of Appointment
02/26/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentNotified Wilkins that Lt. Col. Ogden was provisionally appointed as Deputy Quartermaster, hopes for Wilkins formal sanction of the appointment which was already approved by the Secretary of War.
Printed Versions 
Notification of Actions Regarding Butler Account
04/18/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons notified Henley he is to receive the payment from Chandler, collected from Butler and to update his accounts. Simmons made the decision regarding Butler's account b/c no policy by Sec. of War …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Notification of Account Request by Secretary of War
07/15/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons sent account summary of Quartermaster General to Secretary of War per Dexter's request in order to review account and determine propriety of monetary advances to Wilkins with the current …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Notification of Abstract of Rations Overdrawn, with details
02/28/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySwan will receive an abstract of rations overdrawn by Major Daniel Jackson, Capt. Joseph Brock, and Capt. Presley Thornton. Swan should hold them accountable at contract prices for the sums they owe …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Notification of 4th Regiment Returns Sent & Orders Received
04/14/1800 Autograph Letter SignedGaither's surgeon's mate plans to leave the service as soon as a replacement can be found. His unit is now part of the Fourth Regiment and he hopes a surgeon or mate from that regiment will replace …
John Adams Papers
Notification by William Simmons to Edward Carrington that examination of Godlove Heiskell's account for supplies to troops at Fredericksburg, Virginia is closed
02/24/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyWilliam Simmons informs Edward Carrington that examination of Godlove Heiskell's account for supplies to troops at Fredericksburg, Virginia is closed. Balance against Heiskell of $46.56, which …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Notes Concerning John Goulds Settlement
03/28/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received letter from Hodgdon respecting John Goulds. Claim for Goulds clothing sent by Captain Eddins returned with objections. Objections enclosed.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Note from the Chiefs of the Creek Nation
06/18/1800 Autograph LetterGelabert has received Hawkins' letter inclosing a note from the Chief of the Creek Nations to the Spanish government in Florida.
Reservation File of the Office of the Judge Advocate General (Army), Ca. 1800-1950. (RG153)- No image
No. 88 [Protection of the Frontiers]
04/22/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentPoorly kept records at trading posts in Georgia and Tennessee cannot show that trade with Indian caused a loss in capital for the U.S. The House therefore recommends that additional capital be …
Printed Versions 
No Updates on Account of Armourer
03/22/1800 Autograph Letter SignedMentioned he wrote Quartermaster General on armourers accounts which were refused, but Hodgdon has not received a reply. Mentioned Congress still in session, but has not discussed any issues of …
James Robertson Papers
No Recollection of Account or Person Mentioned
09/13/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons denied an acquaintance with Lieutenant Wheeler or any other person presenting Wilcock's account for settlement.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
No News on Supplies
07/28/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons has not received news on supplies for General McPherson from Gunkle.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
No Advance Necessary for Fort McHenry
12/21/1800 Autograph Letter SignedRefers to a previous letter from Linnard to Dearborn; states that "no advance for Fort McHenry need be made at present."
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
No Additional Funds for Appropriation
09/10/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyThe accounts of salary of Riply was correct, no additional appropriations could be made.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Newspapers from the Natchez District
03/29/1800 LetterClaiborne presents his compliments to Hodgdon and thanks him for the loan of newspapers received from the Natchez District which will be returned the following day.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
New Secretary of War and Future of the Agency
06/20/1800 Autograph Letter SignedDexter, new Secretary of War still getting his bearings. Uncertain of the "agency's" future with the move to the City of Washington.
James Robertson Papers- No image
New Seat of Government in Washington
11/26/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentLetter from the United States Senate to President John Adams, respecting the new seat of government in Washington, D.C., and subjects of legislative consideration.
Printed Versions 
New Regulations on Reimbursement
04/15/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons explained new regulations issued by the Secretary of War that pertained to reimbursement of officers for the cost of quarters. Officers only allowed one room.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
New Book Keeper and Status of Furs for Transport
03/17/1800 Autograph Letter SignedMr. Elliot's travel plans. Opinion of Wright - that Elliot was acceptable but would have preferred a man who could keep accounts in a more agreeable manner. Updates on shipment of furs via waggon.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)
New Aides de Camp to the Commander in Chief
11/20/1800 Copy of Signed DocumentCaptain Francis Huger of the 2nd Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers and Lieutenant William Boote of the 3rd Infantry Regiment have been appointed Aides de Camp to the Commander in Chief and are to …
Orderly Book for the Garrison at Fort Johnston, N.C., 1795-1811. (RG98)
Needed Legislative Provisions
03/01/1800 Autograph Draft LetterDiscusses the need for bills for modifying two regiments, for establishing a school for artillerists and engineers, and a clause defining the officers entitled to double rations.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Need for Ammunition and Clothing
10/31/1800 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig relays the need for ammunition and clothing to Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
