Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Item
Type
Letterbook
Title
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Description
Simmons informs Leonard that he has exceeded authorized limits for drawing rations. This will cause Leonard's pay to be garnished.
year created
1799
month created
10
day created
19
author
recipient
sent to location
New Port, Rhode Island
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Lieutenant Nathaniel Leonard
William Simmons
William Colfax
Paymaster General
Caleb Swan
contractor
commandant Bedlows Island
officer
command
notable location
New Port, Rhode Island
Bedlows Island
New York
post
harbor
notable item/thing
rations
double rations
entitlement
contract price
monies
document number
1799101921155
page start
373
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: 373-374 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | William Simmons | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Nathaniel Leonard | New Port, Rhode Island | [n/a] |