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Your Object Was to Give Trouble & Create Delay
02/13/1795 Letter SignedMcLean and Emburgh express their surprise at Hodgdon's response to the ongoing controversy over damaged arms. It forces them to conclude that Hodgdon's only purpose is to give trouble and create …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Your Are Overdrawn $790.52
02/09/1795 Letter SignedBanker Mifflin notes that Hodgdon's bank book shows that Hodgdon is overdrawn by the sum of $790.52, the greater part of which has been to his debit since the first of January. Since there is a note …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Workmen Regarding Lengthy Periods Without Pay
04/02/1795 Document SignedThis letter, from armorers at New London, discusses problems caused by the fact that they do not receive pay when it becomes due. They are owed pay for several months, and lacking pay have to buy …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Work Related to Casting Cannon
10/26/1795 Autograph Letter SignedMr. DaCosta wants some work done on casting cannon. He will see if the board designed for mounting prepared by Mr. Finney can be altered to suit his purpose.
Timothy Pickering Papers
Wood for Frigates
03/06/1795 Autograph Letter SignedLive oak now available for use in frigate construction, orders to lay aside white oak.
Catalog of Manuscripts Collection
Wnclosed Receipts of Stores
06/24/1795 Letterbook CopyReceipts of Military stores enclosed. John Furman to deliver vouchers. Details on state of inventory.
Department of Defense Military Records. Letterbook, Peter Hunt - April 19, 1794 to August 12, 1801
Withhold Pay Pending Further Orders
03/25/1795 Letter SignedHowell discusses the pay of an officer/soldier [name illegible] that should be withheld pending further examination. The paymaster of the troops wll be ordered to withhold the pay until he receives …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Winter Season and Receipt of Hospital Stores
11/18/1795 Printed DocumentBelieved the season was too advanced to send dispatches for fear of boats being caught in ice. Just received word that clothing and hospital stores arrived for troops at Fort Washington.
Printed Versions 
William Simmons writes to Major Isaac Craig
05/08/1795 Autograph Letter SignedWilliam Simmons writes to Major Craig about accounts payable and monies due.
Isaac Craig Papers
William Simmons discusses pay, finance, and accounting with Oliver Wolcott
04/29/1795 LetterWilliam Simmons requests an advance from the Secretary of the Treasury to defray expences of the Accountant's Office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
William Simmons discusses pay, finance, and accounting with Oliver Wolcott
04/23/1795 LetterbookWilliam Simmons discusses the claims of Edward Carrington with Secretary of the Treasury, Oliver Wolcott.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
William Simmons discusses pay, finance, and accounting with Nicholas Fish
05/08/1795 LetterbookWilliam Simmons notifies Nicholas Fish that funds for the payment of Doctor Lynch will be remitted.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
William Simmons discusses pay, finance, and accounting with Nicholas Fish
04/29/1795 LetterbookWilliam Simmons directs Nicholas Fish to deliver pay to Capt. Alexander Thompson.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
William Simmons discusses pay, finance, and accounting with Nicholas Fish
04/24/1795 LetterbookWilliam Simmons notifies Nicholas Fish that he has been issued funds that are to be disbursed as payment to Lieutenant John McClallen at Albany.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
William Simmons discusses pay, finance, and accounting with Major Howe
04/23/1795 LetterbookWilliam Simmons confirms receipt of pay records sent by Major Bezaleel Howe.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
William Simmons discusses pay, finance, and accounting with Major Craig
05/08/1795 LetterbookWilliam Simmons notifies Major Isaac Craig of accounting errors in his pay records which will cause delays in settlement.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
William Simmons discusses pay, finance, and accounting with Major Craig
04/23/1795 LetterbookWilliam Simmons places soldier's pay into the hands of Major Craig.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
William Simmons discusses pay, finance, and accounting with Major Craig
04/14/1795 LetterbookWilliams Simmons acknowledges receipt of pay rolls and a statement of financial transactions from Major Craig.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
William Simmons discusses pay, finance, and accounting with Lt. Hale
05/01/1795 LetterbookWilliam Simmons informs Lt. Hale that Nathan Gorham will receive funds for his pay and recruiting.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
William Simmons discusses pay, finance, and accounting with Lleutenant John Hale
04/28/1795 LetterbookWilliam Simmons sends blank pay rolls with instructions to Lieutenant Hale in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
William Simmons discusses pay, finance, and accounting with Lieutenant McClallen
04/24/1795 LetterbookWilliam Simmons notifies Lieutenant John McClallen that pay for himself and for recruits has been placed in the hands of Nicholas Fish.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
William Simmons discusses pay, finance, and accounting with Lieutenant Hale
05/22/1795 LetterbookWilliam Simmons informs Lieutenant John P. Hale that pay rolls from West Point are received.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
William Simmons discusses pay, finance, and accounting with Lieutenant Hale
04/28/1795 LetterbookWilliam Simmons sends blank pay rolls with instructions to Lieutenant Hale.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
William Simmons discusses pay, finance, and accounting with Lieutenant Hale
04/23/1795 LetterbookWilliam Simmons confirms the receipt of pay records from Lieutenant Hale.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
William Simmons discusses pay, finance, and accounting with Lieutenant Hale
04/20/1795 LetterbookWilliam Simmons notifies Lieutenant Hale that the pay receipts covering himself and his troops have been received.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
