William Simmons to President John Adams regarding claims of sundry persons
Item
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Title
William Simmons to President John Adams regarding claims of sundry persons
Description
Per Adams' request, Simmons enclosed copies of letters from the Secretary of War regarding claims of sundry persons whose accounts were under examination. Simmons offered his opinion on course of action regarding accounts by claiming they are inadmissible. Simmons notes that he and McHenry held differing opinions regarding this matter. Simmons lists nine letters of the Secretary of War and Simmons' reports on these claims.
year created
1800
month created
03
day created
15
author
sent from location
Accountant's Office
recipient
in collection
in image
author note
William Simmons
recipient note
John Adams
notable person/group
John Adams
William Simmons
James McHenry
President of United States
Secretary of War
Brigadier General McPherson
Doctor Charles Brown
Silas Dinsmoor
Indian Agent
notable location
Accountant's Office
document number
1800031521155
page start
31
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | YLA01 (404 pages) | Collection: Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) | V: G, P: 31-32 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | William Simmons | Accountant's Office | [n/a] |
| Recipient | John Adams | [unknown] | [n/a] |