Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Item
Type
Letterbook
Title
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Description
Simmons informs Craig that Samuel Lewis was issued funds for payment to Dr. Hugh Scott.
year created
1799
month created
09
day created
07
author
recipient
sent to location
Pittsburg
in collection
in image
note
Fever in Philadelphia causes the Accountant's Office to relocate to Trenton. This move occurs over the period August 24-7, 1799.
notable person/group
Isaac Craig
William Simmons
Doctor Hugh Scott
deputy quartermaster general
Samuel Lewis
senior clerk
notable location
Pittsburgh
accountant's office
Pittsburg
notable item/thing
late payment
document number
1799090727055
page start
283
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: 283 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | William Simmons | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Isaac Craig | Pittsburg | [n/a] |