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Simmons Informs the Houses of a Sum Being Sent by Jedediah Huntingdon
01/06/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons writes the Houses to inform them of the impending sum of $995.01 which will be sent by Jedediah Huntingdon and the breakdown of said sum.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Informs Davis that the Muster Rolls Indicate Ray and John Followell Never Rendered Service
01/05/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons informs Mr. Davis that there is no evidence that Messrs. Ray and John Followell participated in General Scott's expedition of 1794. The muster rolls outweigh any certificates that may be …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Informing Walker of $12.49 to be Transmitted to Him by Griffith McRee
02/05/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyWalker will receive money from Griffith McRee, collector at Wilmington North Carolina.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Informing Orne that a Particular Charge is Too Vague
01/08/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyWhen looking at Orne's accounts as Agent of Fortifications last September, Simmons found a rather vague charge of $60 charged to Jacob Putnam. Simmons is returning the bill so that Orne can better …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Informing Marks of $1379.90 due to the U.S. for Recruiting
02/02/1801 Author's Letterbook Copy$1379.09 due to the US from Marks for recruiting.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Informing Jackson of a Sum Admitted to his Credit and the Receipt of his Accounts for the Fortifications of Boston
01/09/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons informs Jackson that a sum of $193.23 will be admitted to Jackson's credit, as well as that his account of the expenditures for fortifications at Boston has also been received and will be …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Informing Huntington that the Treasurer is Remitting him Monies to be Forwarded to Elijah and Simon House
01/06/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyThe Treasurer of the United States is remitting Huntington $995.01, which should be paid to Elijah and Simon House their account for rations, quartermaster and hospital stores, and expenditures for …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Informing Hodgdon that the Treasurer is Remitting the Pay of Hodgdon and his Staff
01/06/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons informs Hodgdon that he will receive $1350 from the Treasurer for the salaries of Hodgdon, John Harris as storekeeper, and the clerks employed in Hodgdon's office from October 1 to December …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Informing Henley of the Correct Balance for his Accounts and Asking Henley to Investigate Possible Forging of Muster Rolls
01/26/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyReceived letter with payrolls, muster rolls of militia of Johnson's expedition. Has questions and asks for details on some irregularities.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Informing Gilmor of the Examination of his Accounts for the Fortifications of Baltimore
01/02/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received Gilmor's letter of December 31st 1800 (the previous day) which contained a bundle of accounts for the fortifications of Baltimore. The postscript informs Gilmor that the Secretary of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Informing Frenau and Paine that the Supervisor of the Revenue is Transmitting Them $32.32
02/04/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyReceiving $32.32 from the supervisor of the revenue at Charleston
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Informing Baldwin of the Posession of Particular Pay and Muster Rolls as well as the Allowance Given to Scouts in Georgia
01/08/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons writes Mr. Baldwin to inform him that the pay and muster rolls for certain claims for militia services that are generally deemed "unauthorized" are on file in Simmons' office, and specifically …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Informing Anderson that the Discovery of Pitchlynn's Statement may Help Settle his Account
01/31/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyFound a statement of John Pitchlynn that may help settle his account
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Forwards the Recruiting Account and Vouchers of Captain Turner
02/26/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons is forwarding to Swan for examination the recruiting account and vouchers given to him by Captain Turner, along with Turner's letter of February 12th.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Explaining to Congressman Davis the Necessity of Obtaining More Complete Vouchers in order to Receive Compensation
01/28/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyRejection of a claim due to inadmissible authorization.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Explaining the Admissibility and Inadmissibility of Various Charges
02/02/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyAdmissibility and inadmissibility of various charges.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Evaluates Wilkins' Accounts and Recommends an Abstract in the Future
02/07/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyEvaluating accounts and vouchers, recommending an abstract in the future
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Directing Stevens to Transmit $32.32 to Frenau and Paine
02/04/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyReceiving money from the Treasurer to transmit to Frenau and Paine.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Directing McRea to Transmit $183.03 to Reuben Everett
01/29/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyReceiving money to transmit to Reuben Everett, temporary surgeon.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Directing McRea to Transmit $12.49 to Carlton Walker
02/05/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyTransmitting money from the Treasurer to Carlton Walker, late paymaster to 5th Regiment of Infantry.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Confirms Receipt of Williams' Letter of January 31st
02/09/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons confirms receipt of Williams' January 31st letter containing vouchers and accounts for expenditures on account of the Springfield Armory.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Simmons Confirms Receipt of Hodgdon's Letter of December 29th
01/02/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received Hodgdon's letter of December 29th with the accompanying accounts. The account of disbursements Hodgdon mentions will lay over until those for the last quarter are received.
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 Several Letters Sent by Henley
02/28/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received Henley's letters of January 21st, February 4th, and February 11th as well as their accompanying accounts and vouchers.
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 Richardson's Letter of January 20th
01/22/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received Richardson's letter of January 20th, which contained duplicate receipts for $2500, which is entered in Simmons' books
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 Miller's Letter of January 17th
01/22/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received Miller's letter of January 17th with the accounts of Colonel Ogden and of Miller's expenditures, which will be entered with those already forwarded to be examined.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
