Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Item
Type
Letterbook
Title
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Description
Simmons informs Vischer that his accounts were transferred to the Paymaster General. Simmons also discusses Vischer claim for compensation for acting as commissary.
year created
1799
month created
08
day created
21
author
sent from location
Accountant's Office
recipient
sent to location
Fort Niagara
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Lieutenant Nanning J Vischer
William Simmons
troops
command
commissary
paymaster
paymaster general
contractor
notable location
New York
Fort Niagara
Accountant's Office
notable item/thing
contractor accounts
examination
muster roll
pay roll
army accounts
claim
receipts
articles
document number
1799082121155
page start
252
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: 252-253 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | William Simmons | Accountant's Office | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Nanning J. Vischer | Fort Niagara | [n/a] |