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Account of John Chester, Supervisor of Connecticut
07/06/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification that $28.57 is due John Chester, Supervisor of Connecticut, being the amount of his account on receiving and paying monies from the War Department from January 26, 1796 to June 30, 1797.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Account of John Bryant, Department Commissary of military stores Springfield, Massachusetts
02/09/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification that $288.37 is due John Bryant, Department Commissary of military stores Springfield Massachusetts, being the amount of his expenditures in the ordnance department and his compensation …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Account of James Melven
12/26/1797 Document SignedCertification of service and settlement of pay for James Melven, late mattross and artificer in Capt. Lt. John Bryant's late company in the Massachusetts Artillery.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Account of James Gamble, Deceased
03/15/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification that $63.11 is due Samuel Moore, Attorney to James Morrison and Robert Maxwell, administrators of the estate of James Gamble, being the balance of his recruiting account and pay and …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Account of James Dean Indian Interpreter for the Six Nations of Indians
03/24/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification that $73.66 is due James Dean, late Interpreter to the Six Nations of Indians, being the balance of his account for the expenses of building a saw mill at Oneida and for transporting …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Account of Israel Chapin, Agent to the Six Nations of Indians
03/24/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification that $195.91 is due Israel Chapin, Agent to the Six Nations of Indians, being a balance due on account of the annuity of the said Indians for the year 1796.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Account of Hugh McCall
06/15/1797 Letter SignedFollowing Major Freeman's enclosed instructions, McCall transmits to Philadelphia his current account with vouchers for the sum of $17,200.76.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Account of George Whipple
05/29/1797 Autograph Letter SignedIt appears that George Whipple, who is erecting fortifications at Portsmouth New Hampshire, has been debited in the books of the Treasury for a balance of $64.74 due from him in a settlement for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Account of Frederick Sprigg
04/03/1797 Autograph Letter SignedSprigg encloses his account stating his pay for the first quarter of 1797 which is ninety dollars. This sum is to be placed in the hands of Nicholas Fish of New York who then will pay him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Account of Francis DaCosta
06/10/1797 Copy of documentAn account of the pay and expenses of Francis Da Costa from the 26th of June 1795 to the 10th of June 1797.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Account of expenses
1797 DocumentAccount of receipts given for expenses incurred in pursuit of deserters. Lists officers and soldiers involved and the type of expense.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Account of Ensign Polk
01/16/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons explains his findings regarding the account of Ensign Polk, specifically regarding the bounty and premium for enlisting soldiers and Polk's subsistence and rations.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account of Edward Carrington
01/12/1797 Autograph Letter SignedIt has been determined by the Comptroller to close the accounts of Edward Carrington, Agent for Military Supplies in Virginia, in the sum of $11,806.83, so that same can be transferred to his debit on …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Account of Ebenezer Sproat
04/20/1797 Autograph Letter SignedIf his account is closed, Sproat should be able to settle with all the people who have been employed in this country under his orders and account to Simmons for all money received.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Account of David Smith
05/13/1797 Autograph Letter SignedSmith explains the details of his account.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Account of Daniel Stevens, Supervisor of South Carolina
04/07/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification that $39.50 is due Daniel Stevens, Supervisor of South Carolina, being the balance of his account of commissions on receiving and paying monies from the War Dept. during the quarter …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Account of contingencies
06/16/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons' examination of Peyton's "account of contingencies" found McMahon King's account overextended. Requests that Peyton pay the amount to Caleb Swan, Paymaster General to clear Peyton's account at …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account of Colonel Robert Hayes with the United States
04/26/1797 Document SignedDiscusses accounting procedures and monies advanced to Colonel Hayes as muster master. Laments that some are not acquainted with accounts; Henley having been called upon active business has prevented …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Account of Claude Pourcheresse
10/12/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses account of Claude P. Pourcheresse, assistant storekeeper Springfield Massachusetts;
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account of Captain Uriah Springer of the 3rd Sub Legion
07/01/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification that $90 is due Captain Uriah Springer of the 3rd Sub Legion, being the amount of bounty and premiums for the five soldiers enlisted by him for the service of the US.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Account of Captain Samuel Nicholson
07/17/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyStatement of Captain Nicholson's account with the War Office
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account of Captain Joseph Elliott
01/03/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons certifies that $707.75 is due Captain Joseph Elliott, being the balance of his pay, subsistence, recruiting, and contingent account though December 1796.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Account of Captain John Wade and omission of monies received
02/10/1797 Document SignedSimmons sends Henley a list of charges from the books of accountant's office against Captain John Wade, who marched Captain Gibbon's men. States that Wade omitted some monies received. Asks that …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Account of Captain John Jeffers
06/07/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification that, agreeably to an account admitted by the Secretary of War, $204.63 is due John Jeffers, late a Captain in the 1st Regiment, being his sundry expenses in the Indian Department …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Account of Captain James Taylor of the Cavalry
05/01/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification that $92.64 is due Captain James Taylor of the Cavalry, being the balance of his account of contingent expenses from Philadelphia to Cincinnati with an Indian, and returning, between May …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
