Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Item
Type
Letterbook
Title
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Description
In a letter to the Secretary at War, Simmons justifies his actions in relation to the compensation provided to Capt. Samuel Vance.
year created
1799
month created
08
day created
13
author
sent from location
Accountant's Office
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
James McHenry
William Simmons
Brigadier General William McPherson
Captain Samuel Vance
officer
attorney general
congress
deputy paymaster
deputy quartermaster
brigade quarter master
quartermaster general
notable location
Accountant's Office
Northampton County
Pennsylvania
notable item/thing
entitlement
allowance
money
act of congress
compensation
traveling expenses
emoluments
pay
law
document number
1799081321055
page start
237
Item sets
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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: 237-239 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | William Simmons | Accountant's Office | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |