Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Item
Type
Letterbook
Title
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Description
Simmons explains accounting disparities found in Claiborne's records. Simmons issues a new balance.
year created
1799
month created
12
day created
16
author
sent from location
Accountant's Office
recipient
sent to location
Fort Norfolk, Virginia
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Lieutenant Ferdinand L. Claiborne
William Simmons
deserters
Paymaster General
notable location
Fort Norfolk, Virginia
Accountant's Office
notable item/thing
examination
recruiting service
bounties
balance
document number
1799121621155
page start
448
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: 448-449 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | William Simmons | Accountant's Office | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Ferdinand L. Claiborne | Fort Norfolk, Virginia | [n/a] |