Caleb Swan
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Simmons Notes the Overpay of Two Officers in Swan's Accounts
11/15/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons examined the accounts of Lieutenant Peyton and Captain Claiborne and found that they had been paid as adjutants to the 1st Regiment for the month of November 1797. The sum which was overpaid …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Informing Swan that Lieutenant Blake is Four Dollars in Arrears
11/26/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received Swan's letter of October 30th, which contained the accounts of Lt. Philamon Blake. It has been found that Blake owes $4 on account of Swan's allowing a premium on Charles Pennywell …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Evaluating Captain Bishop's Accounts and Finding Ten Dollars Due the United States from Him
11/05/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAfter evaluating Captain John Bishop's accounts for the month of July 1799 that he owes the United States ten dollars. The sum should be taken from Captain Bishop's pay.
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 Swan's Letter of October 20th
10/21/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySwan's letter dated October 20th, with the accounts mentioned in it, were received by Simmons and will be examined promptly.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Settlement with Major Daniel Bradley
12/02/1800 LetterbookThis letter authorizes the Paymaster General to settle with Major Daniel Bradley.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)
Settlement with Captain Cambell Smith
11/28/1800 LetterbookThis letter authorizes the Paymaster General to settle with Captain Campbell Smith.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)
Settlement of Accounts
07/11/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons sent Swan the account information for Lieut. William Cooper and notified him of the settlement of Cooper's accounts, Swan to hold Cooper accountable for money owed United States.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Settlement of Accounts
05/13/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons agreed with General Hamilton regarding settlement of accounts and noted that if regulations are followed payment for expenses will easily follow.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Settlement of Account
04/24/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons advised Swan on the settlement of Isaac Craig's account. Simmons requested Swan notify him after a correction was made to the balance due the Office by Craig.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
Sanction of Capt. Ellery's Expenditure
05/24/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentHamilton makes no distinction between special compensations to persons not of the army and similar compensations to officers of the army for services which do not appertain to the nature of their …
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Rules Regarding Double Rations
05/20/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAfter examination of accounts submitted by Swan, Simmons noted that double rations are only allowed to officers commanding separate posts. In the case of Brig. Gen. Wilkerson, when he ceased to be …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request to Hold Officers Accountable for Rations
04/14/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requested Swan hold Major Timothy Darling accountable for rations drawn by him which he was not entitled to take. Note: Letter from Major Darling stated his resignation in army was accepted …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request for Information on Account
08/25/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received accounts and requested a copy of the instruction or authorization for the payment of rations to the scouts of Lincoln and Maddison Counties per Warrants No. 77, 78, 79, and 80.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Regarding pay and emoluments
12/02/1800 LetterbookThis letter authorizes the Paymaster General to disburse the pay of Captain Campbell Smith to a designated representative, Captain Francis Huger.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)- No image
Recommending Individuals for Army and Navy Appointments, Etc.
05/18/1800 Draft LetterRoutine correspondence recommending individuals for Army and Navy appointments and routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.
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Received Letter and Abstract of Payments
04/02/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received letter with abstract of payments and vouchers, examination and results will be communicated as early as possible.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Payment to Major Daniel Bradley
12/12/1800 Letterbook CopyEncloses statement of balance due Major Daniel Bradley.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
Payment of Discharged Troops
05/19/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentIt is imperative that sufficient funds be provided by the Paymaster General to pay all the troops being discharged from Hamilton's and Pinckney's forces. Troops must not quit the ground without the …
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Pay to Captain Campbell Smith of the 4th Infantry Regiment
12/02/1800 Document SignedOrder for payment to Captain Campbell Smith.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Pay to Captain Campbell Smith of the 4th Infantry Regiment
12/02/1800 Typed DocumentDexter requests that Swan pay $400 to Captain Campbell Smith. Captain Francis Hager is authorized to receive it on account of pay emoluments.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Pay and subsistence in arrears
06/19/1800 Copy of Signed DocumentCaptain Bird is fourteen months in arrears of pay. Lieutenant Love, in service for two years, has never received pay or subsistence. Love's men have not been paid ranging from five to fourteen months. …
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)
Pay and subsistence for Captain Ball
11/14/1800 LetterbookThe War Office issues authorization to settle pay and subsistence for Captain Ball.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6)
Pay and accounting
02/27/1800 Letter SignedLetter regarding pay and accounting, and the accommodation of troops.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.- No image
Organization of Individual Regiments
03/27/1800 Draft LetterRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments.
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Organization of Individual Regiments
02/28/1800 Draft LetterRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments.
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