Simmons Replying to Waldo's Letter of November 8th
Item
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Title
Simmons Replying to Waldo's Letter of November 8th
Description
Simmons received Waldo's letter of November 8th and informs him that he could not procure a copy of the instructions of the War Office regarding the fortifications at Fort Pickering because the fire destroyed the papers. Thus, to settle Waldo's accounts, Waldo needs to provide Simmons the instructions under which Waldo acted. Regarding compensation, Simmons can make no decision, and it is up to the Secretary of War to determine the amount. Reference to War Department fire
year created
1800
month created
11
day created
28
author
recipient
sent to location
Salem, Massachusetts
in collection
in image
author note
William Simmons
recipient note
Jonathan Waldo
notable person/group
Jonathan Waldo
William Simmons
Secretary of War
notable location
Salem, Massachusetts
Fort Pickering
notable item/thing
fortifications
compensation
accounts
notable idea/issue
War Department fire
document number
1800112821155
page start
309
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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: 309-310 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | William Simmons | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Jonathan Waldo | Salem, Massachusetts | [n/a] |