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Doctor Thomas' Accounts Have Been Sent for Examination
02/11/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts of Dr. Philip Thomas have been sent for examination to Turner's office
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Discussing Monies Owed and the Conduct of Mr. Ames
01/21/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons informs Byers that upon examination of his accounts for the armorers at Springfield during October, November, and December 1800, Byers is owed $95.94 by the United States. Byers apparently …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Discharge of Samuel Burchard from the army, by Brigadier General James Wilkinson
06/20/1801 Copy of Signed DocumentDischarge certificate of Corporal Samuel Burchard of Captain Francis Kinlock Huger's company, 2nd Regiment Artillerists and Engineers. Burchard lost his arm and is incapable of performing his duties. …
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)
Disbursing $90 to Frederick Sprig
01/09/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requests that Fish transmit $90 to Frederick Sprig for his salary from October 1st to December 31st, 1800.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Directing McRee to Collect the Outstanding Balance of Carleton Walker
01/19/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyLieutenant Carleton Walker owes a balance of $1567.98 to the United States, which McRee is to collect and of which he should take duplicate receipts.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Dicussing with Congressman Nicholas the Possibility of a Pension for Mr. Hendrick
01/22/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons writes Congressman Nicholas about the claim of Benjamin Hendrick for a pension. Simmons feels that this subject is a matter for the Secretary of War, but notes that he does not deem himself …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Determining on What an Allowance Can be Made
01/11/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons examined the claim of Oliver Roberts and is informing Captain Bissell that an allowance can be made only on his normal pay.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Determining Charges for Additional Services
01/15/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons informs Heth that the allowance made in the general statement of Heth's duties encompassed his role as a collector of monies. Simmons requests that Heth direct any additional charges he feels …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Details of Post-Presidential Journey Home
03/23/1801 LetterbookAdams relates the details of his journey home after the end of his term as president, and of the state of his home, sending respects to Jefferson, and compliments to Madison, Lincoln, Dearborn and …
John Adams Papers
Deposition of Thomas Ewing
02/20/1801 Document SignedThomas Ewing officially stated that John Green of Tennessee, merchant, is justly and truly indebted to Ewing of $1,943.83 and has not received any payment. Notary signed and sealed document.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Delivery of clothing to New York
01/01/1801 Autograph Letter SignedSamuel Hodgdon, Commissary of Military Stores, requests that John Harris, Public Storekeeper, deliver to the order of the quarter master general for transportation to New York to Col. Ebenezer …
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Delivery of Bed Sacks
08/19/1801 Letter SignedOrders to deliver bed sacks for sick at Fort Mifflin.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Delayed Arrival and Promotion of General
01/16/1801 Autograph Letter SignedMail just arrived from the East, delay due to impassible conditions of the Susquehanna. Cannons of varying weights have arrived, destined for Presque Isle or Le Boeuf. Carriages for cannons to be …
James Robertson Papers
Deducting from the Pay from Captain Bird
01/12/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requests that Swan deduct from Captain Ross Bird's pay the difference in his statement and the actual total of his account. His postscript includes mention of an account of monies paid by …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Deducting from the Account of William Taylor
02/28/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyOverpayment of Taylor of $23.00.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Deducting $75.84 From the pay of Lt. John Hancock
02/20/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyDeducting $75.84 from the pay of Lieutenant John Hancock.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Davis Declines Appointment as Commissioner
07/16/1801 LetterMr. Davis has declined the appointment of joint commissioner with Wilkinson and Hawkins to treat with the Indians south of the Ohio. Andrew Pickens is appointed as his replacement.
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Crediting Nathaniel Smith for 3000 Cartouch Boxes
03/03/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySmith has received a credit for 3000 cartouch boxes; at $1.14 each the total is $3420.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Crediting Jackson's Account
02/17/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyCrediting Jackson's account regarding the fortifications at Boston.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Crediting Hodgdon's Accounts
02/03/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts of Archibald Crary as agent of fortifications at New Port, has received credit on books;
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Crediting Crocker for Items Furnished to Forts Johnson and Moultrie
01/13/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons asks Hodgdon to add a credit of $51.02 to Dodridge Crocker's accounts for items furnished to Forts Johnson and Moultrie.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Crediting Crocker Against a Larger Balance
01/13/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons informs Crocker that $679.38 is being credited to his account against a balance of $3617.37, yielding a remaining balance of $2937.99 charged him on the books of Simmons' office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Crediting $42.67 to Simon and Elijah House
02/10/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyPays $42.67 credit on the account of the Houses.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Copper Impressions for Commissions
02/27/1801 Letterbook CopySends 10 blank copper impressions for Commissions; will forward remainder.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)
Contract for Rations
10/01/1801 DocumentContract for supply of rations in Tennessee and along the Mississippi by Charles Wilkins of Woodford County, Kentucky.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
