Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Item
Type
Letterbook
Title
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Description
Simmons discusses the accounts of John G. McWhorter with the Paymaster General. McWhorter was referred to the Accountant's Office by the Paymaster General. Simmons however believes that Swan is responsible for settling McWhorter's accounts.
year created
1799
month created
10
day created
15
author
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Caleb Swan
William Simmons
11th Regiment
John G. McWhorter
Paymaster General
officers
notable location
accountant's office
notable item/thing
expenses
army accounts
settlement
examination
payment
improper
additional labor
pay
allowance
subsistence
forage
contingent expenses
rules and regulations
extra allowances
document number
1799101521355
page start
360
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: 360-361 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | William Simmons | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Caleb Swan | [unknown] | [n/a] |