Nehemiah Freeman
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West Point pay matters
06/17/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of muster and pay roll for the garrison at West Point and an account for bounty. Discusses various pay matters for the West Point garrison. Requests that on future rolls Freeman …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
West Point muster and pay rolls
03/25/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of muster and pay roll of the Artillerists and Engineers at West Point. Discusses Lt. Draney's pay for supervising artificers, including blacksmiths. Cited in Freeman to Simmons, …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Vouchers and receipts for soldiers' pay
04/12/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of vouchers that will be credited to his account at the War Department. Notes expenses for pursuing a deserter. Relays instructions from the Secretary of War on charging "express …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Two Letters Regarding Accounts of Hale and Thompson
08/16/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyTwo letters pertaining to accounts sent to Freeman: One for Lieutenant David Hale, one for Captain Alexander Thompson. Letters to be delivered as soon as possible by Freeman. Hale on furlough from …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Settlement of Accounts, with details
09/28/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyFinley and Cornwall's account considered by Simmons. Col. Rochefontaine noted Freeman regarding issue, Simmons declared it by no means facilitated settlement. After considering every point of view, …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request for Blank Receipt Rolls Granted
09/27/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyRequest for blank receipt rolls granted. Simmons also requests what is due Sergeant Ledlee on rolls at West Point on behalf of the Sergent's wife.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Rejected Claims for Repayment
10/04/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAccount vouchers to be examined, results communicated to Freeman. Simmons denied repayment of officers for justices fees incurred during administration of official oaths. Claims considered …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Pay roll for the West Point garrison
04/17/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies Freeman that the pay roll for the West Point garrison and subsistence accounts for officers has examined. Money for the pay will be forwarded by Nicholas Fish, supervisor at New York.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Pay roll and travel expenses
01/17/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of Lt. Freeman's pay roll and subsistence account. Money for the pay will be forwarded by Nicholas Fish. Discusses accounts due for the apprehension of James Mack. Discusses the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Pay of the garrison and artificers at West Point
07/11/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of muster and pay rolls for the West Point garrison. Requests a certificate signed by the Superintendent of Artificers attesting to the employment of the artificers.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Pay of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers
07/24/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of Lieutenant Dransy's certificate relative to artificers and the pay rolls of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers. Money for the pay will be forwarded by Nicholas Fish, …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Pay of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers
05/12/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of the pay roll for the Corps of artillerists and Engineers at West Point . Money for the pay will be forwarded by Nicholas Fish, federal supervisor at New York
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Pay of the Corps at West Point
02/17/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of the pay roll for the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at West Point that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office. Notes that the Army …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Pay matters for the Corps at West Point
04/12/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that the money for the pay roll of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at West Point will be forwarded by Nicholas Fish, federal supervisor for New York. Discusses pay of senior …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Pay matters at West Point
05/06/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of Francis Payne's account for bounty. Notifies Freeman that the claim of soldier Henry Clarke for writing in the office of the Adjutant and Paymasters is inadmissible. Cited in …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Notification of Payment to Lieutenant Nehemiah Freeman, Temporary Paymaster West Point
09/14/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyLieutenant Nehemiah Freeman, temporary paymaster at West Point will receive $161.00 from Hamilton Fish upon presentation of duplicate receipts to Mr. Fish. Simmons advised Freeman on accounts of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
No money in the Treasury to pay the Corps
02/18/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of pay roll for the Corps at West Point. Payment suspended due to lack of funds in the Treasury.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Muster and Pay Rolls
10/11/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyMuster and pay rolls for troops at West Point for September plus abstract of the subsistence accounts for officers received. Simmons will adhere strictly to principle established in regards to …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Muster and pay rolls
05/11/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of muster and pay rolls for the Artillerists and Engineers at West Point.
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
08/16/1797 LetterbookSimmons informs Freeman to expect payment from Nicholas Fish. Simmons also mentions expenses allowable for pursuing deserters.
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
08/09/1797 LetterbookSimmons discusses expenses deemed allowable in pursuit of deserters.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Instructions for monetary advances for pursuing deserters
08/25/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyIn agreement with a previous letter sent to Nehemiah Freeman on July 9th, Simmons enclosed instructions for issuing advances in payment to those pursuing deserters. Account of Finley and Cornwall for …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Errors in accounts
04/27/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses errors in accounts, including fines deducted from the pay of a soldier.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Denial of Extra Pay for Artillerists and Engineers
08/30/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyBelieved it improper to approve extra pay for instructing muster corps of artillerist and engineers as requested in the accounts of Robert Finley and George Stuart Drummers. The task should be …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Debit to Freeman's account
01/14/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that his "account current" and vouchers have been examined and that the balance due the War Department will be placed to his debit in his account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
