Caleb Gibbs
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William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Caleb Gibbs
01/09/1798 LetterbookWilliam Simmons informs Caleb Gibbs that Jonathan Jackson will pay him.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request for exact return on plank sent from Portsmouth New Hampshire navy yard to Boston for frigate Constitution
03/20/1798 LetterbookRef: materials provided for the construction of the frigate Constitution from the Navy Yard at Portsmouth.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
04/17/1798 LetterbookSimmons informs Gibbs to expect payment from Jonathan Jackson.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Inaccuracies in Your Account
02/12/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter, directs return of ordnance & stores; discusses inaccurate accounting.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Credit for Anchors and Blocks of Iron
03/09/1798 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter, discusses failure to forward a receipt for three anchors and 1582 blocks of iron delivered to Capt. Nicholson in Kentucky. Until this is done no credit can be obtained.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.- No image
Rejection of Appointment as Lieutenant Colonel Commandant
10/24/1799 Autograph Draft DocumentHamilton assures Gibbs that his rejection for the post of Lieutenant Colonel Commandant was not due to a lack of support from either General Washington or himself. He criticizes Gibbs for having …
Printed Versions 
Questions Credits and Debits on Navy Books
08/15/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyPrepares to close navy books and send them to the Navy Department. Notes a number of accounts to Gibbs's debit. Questions credits of iron as well as others. Requests prompt response.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Request for Evidence of Muster
04/26/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received accounts for muster and inspection by Capt. Samuel Gates and Company. Simmons noted that the company was not mustered for several months, and requested evidence as to the number of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Refers to Samuel Hodgdon in Philadelphia
11/24/1800 LetterbookRefers to Samuel Hodgdon in Philadelphia. Mentions Castle Island in Boston and the date October 1790.
Letters Sent (General Correspondence) by the Secretary of War and Commissioner of Pensions, 1800-1866. (RG15)
Notification of Payment
05/19/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons inspected receipts sent to Office by Gibbs for mustering and inspecting Captain Gates troops at Castle Island. Deductions were made from total sum, Gibbs owed monies by United States which …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
