Report to Secretary of War
Item
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Title
Report to Secretary of War
Description
Simmons recounted the abuses of Officers in regards to rations and charges made to the United States. Simmons noted in particular Andrew White and enclosed vouchers that showed the overcharges.
year created
1800
month created
04
day created
18
author
sent from location
Accountant's Office
recipient
in collection
in image
author note
William Simmons
recipient note
James McHenry
notable person/group
James McHenry
William Simmons
Andrew White
military commandant
contractor for New York
12the U.S. Regiment
military commandant
contractor's agent
secretary of war
notable location
Accountant's Office
Stillwater
notable item/thing
rations
charges
abuses of officers
overcharges
expenditure
money
certificates
vouchers
document number
1800041821755
page start
91
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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: 91-92 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | William Simmons | Accountant's Office | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |