Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Item
Type
Letterbook
Title
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Description
Simmons provides an account balance to Baker. Simmons reminds Baker that servants may only draw rations if they are enlisted as soldiers.
year created
1799
month created
08
day created
05
author
sent from location
Accountant's Office
recipient
sent to location
Baltimore
in collection
in image
notable person/group
James Baker
William Simmons
9th Regiment
servants
contractor
troops
officers
secretary of war
James McHenry
enlisted soldier
accountant
notable location
Baltimore
Accountant's Office
Maryland
notable item/thing
account of supplies
settlement
deductions
inadmissible charges
monies
room
rations
books
statement
document number
1799080521655
page start
220
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (534 pages) | YRS01 (534 pages) | Collection: Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) | V: F, P: 220 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | William Simmons | Accountant's Office | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James Baker | Baltimore | [n/a] |