Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Item
Type
Letterbook
Title
Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Description
Simmons informs Jackson that he has drawn rations in excess of authorized limits. The Paymaster General will make deductions accordingly.
year created
1799
month created
12
day created
20
author
sent from location
Accountant's Office
recipient
sent to location
Boston
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Major Daniel Jackson
William Simmons
paymaster general
contractor
officers
commandant
commanding officer
notable location
New Port
Rhode Island
Boston
Accountant's Office
posts
notable item/thing
rations
subsistence
act of congress
contract price
pay
emoluments
document number
1799122021555
page start
508
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: 508 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | William Simmons | Accountant's Office | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Daniel Jackson | Boston | [n/a] |