Meriwether Lewis
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William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Ensign Lewis
12/20/1797 LetterbookWilliam Simmons informs Ensign Lewis that Edward Carrington will pay him.
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 Ensign Lewis
12/19/1797 LetterbookWilliam Simmons informs Ensign Lewis that Edward Carrington will pay him.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Receipts Enclosed
03/22/1798Simmons has received Lewis' receipts for bounties which will be examined and then filed. There is no information on contract prices in Charlottesville.
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Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
07/05/1798 LetterbookSimmons informs Lewis that his receipts for bounties was received.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
05/22/1798 LetterbookSimmons informs Lewis that his receipt were received.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
04/17/1798 LetterbookSimmons informs Lewis to expect payment from Edward Carrington.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
03/22/1798 LetterbookSimmons confirms that Meriwether Lewis' receipts for bounties paid have come to hand. Simmons also mentions the component parts of a ration.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Four Receipts Have Been Received
05/22/1798 Typed DocumentSimmons replied to Lewis' letter of May 12. He has received the four receipts for payments totaling $40, and they will be filed in the Accountant's Office to be examined on settlement of Lewis' …
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Pay Roll Errors Corrected
06/19/1799 Printed transcription/modern copy of letterLewis' pay roll was incorrect but Simmons has made up a proper one. The receipt for hired music will be filed for future examination. Blank muster and receipt rolls enclosed.
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Letter from the War Department clerk
07/29/1799 DocumentLetter from Peter Hagner, War Department clerk, to Meriwether Lewis. Image not available.
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Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
09/23/1799 LetterbookSimmons forwards a letter to Lewis.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
07/29/1799 LetterbookHagner confirms receipt of pay and muster rolls. Hagner also discusses the status of Mr. Davis' receipt and Lewis's promotion.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
06/19/1799 LetterbookSimmons informs Lewis to expect payment from Edward Carrington.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Encloses Undelivered Letter
09/23/1799 DocumentSender encloses a copy of his letter to Lewis dated March 22, which was returned undelivered.
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Officers' Traveling Expenses
04/09/1801 LetterHas reviewed the traveling expenses of officers. Before settlement, wishes to know if servants traveled with them, if they traveled by water or land, and if they traveled by public conveyance.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
