Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

Item

Type

Letterbook

Title

Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

Description

Harris has denied receiving public monies. Simmons subsequently forwards copies of receipts that prove Harris did take possession of the money.

year created

1799

month created

10

day created

24

recipient

sent to location

Fort Johnston, North Carolina

in image

notable person/group

Lieutenant Patrick C Harris
William Simmons
Caleb Swan
recruiting service
officers
paymaster
regiment

notable location

Fort Johnston, North Carolina
accountant's office

notable item/thing

receipt
public monies
transactions
file
charge

document number

1799102421355

page start

386

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Document instances

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[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: 386

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author William Simmons [unknown] [n/a]
Recipient Patrick C Harris Fort Johnston, North Carolina [n/a]