William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Secretary at War

Item

Type

Letterbook

Title

William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Secretary at War

Description

William Simmons discusses the pay of naval personnel with the Secretary at War, James McHenry.

year created

1797

month created

12

day created

11

sent from location

Accountant's Office

recipient

in image

author note

William Simmons

recipient note

James McHenry

notable person/group

James McHenry
William Simmons
Marines
petty officers
midshipmen
seamen
ordinary seamen
President of United States
officers
crews of frigates

notable location

Accountant's Office

notable item/thing

act of congress providing naval armament
pay
accounts
sums
grades
settlement

document number

1797121121755

page start

99

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Document instances

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[view document] (539 pages) YPU01 (539 pages) Collection: Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) V: D, P: 99

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author William Simmons Accountant's Office [n/a]
Recipient James McHenry [unknown] [n/a]