Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Item
Type
Letterbook
Title
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Description
Simmons provides McHenry the following information in reference to the Congressional Act of 20 March 1794:
1. Monies applied to the defense of certain ports and harbors.
2. Monies expended for the purchase of cannon and shot.
1. Monies applied to the defense of certain ports and harbors.
2. Monies expended for the purchase of cannon and shot.
year created
1799
month created
12
day created
19
author
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
James McHenry
William Simmons
Mr. Tench Francis
Purveyor of Public Stores
notable location
ports
harbors
fortifications
notable item/thing
salt petre
gun powder
arms
ammunition
cannon shot
disbursement
statement
monies
act of congress
warrant
document number
1799121921155
page start
451
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: 451-453 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | William Simmons | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |