John Steele
94 documents
Instructions to the Paymaster
Having already furnished Simmons with the instructions from the Treasury to Caleb Swan, the Paymaster to the troops, Simmons should also have the enclosed letter to the Swan dated 07 September 1799.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Inspection of Clothing
Having nearly completed the inspection of the clothing contracted for by Mr. Billington, Mr. Francis wants Steele and Ewing to inspect that previously sent for by the United States. The compensation …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delinquent Accounts
Simmons is expected to urge all persons accountable on the books of his department to settle their accounts promptly. When balances are withheld improperly by officers, it is Simmons' duty to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Closing the Account of George Fleming
The account of George Fleming as agent for procuring wood for the troops at West Point having been closed showing the sum of $1,500, Simmons is requested to make the appropriate entries in his books …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Closed Accounts
Treasury Comptroller Steele transmits accounts that have been closed on the books of the Treasury but should be debited for the specified sums on the books of Simmons. The accounts belong to: John …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Closed Accounts
Steele informs Simmons of three accounts that have been closed on the books of the Treasury. Simmons is required to hold the parties accountable on his own books as may be appropriate. The accounts …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Balances Withheld by Officers
All persons accountable for monies owed the War Department are to settle their accounts in a speedy manner. If balances are withheld by officers subject to the Articles of War, it will be Simmons' …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Appeal of Capt. Lewis
Herewith is transmitted a copy of a report made by the auditor ,and admitted by the Comptroller, in favor of Capt. Thomas Lewis in answer to an appeal made by him to the Treasury in response to a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accounts of Robert Forsythe
The Auditor of the Treasury has reported a balance due Robert Forsythe , late Deputy Commissary General of purchases in Virginia. Before payment is authorized, Simmons should examine his books to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account of Tench Francis
Tench Francis, as Purveyor of Public Supplies, should be debited in Simmons' books for $2,850 which has been paid by him to Israel Chapin whose accounts have been rendered to Simmons for settlement.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account of Samuel Lewis
On the books of the Treasury Samuel Lewis, as agent for paying arrears of clothing to discharged soldiers, has been closed with a balance of $273.72 for which he stood charged. Since this balance will …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account of Francis Mentges
The account of Francis Mentges, agent for erecting fortications on Mud Island in the Delaware River, has been closed on the books of the Treasury with a balance of $4,494.11 due him. Simmons should …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account of Capt. Thomas Lewis
Capt. Thomas Lewis has written that in settling his account with Simmons' office, sundry charges have not been admitted to which Lewis feels entitled. He therefore has made an appeal to the Treasury. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transferred Accounts
The accounts listed have been closed on the books of the Treasury and should be transferred to the accounts in Simmons' office.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Rules on Double Rations
Enclosed letter addressed Secretary of War's opinion on uniform rules in allowing double rations and what to do when the request for double rations is questionable.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Double Rations
Steele encloses a copy of a letter to the Secretary of War regarding the Treasury Department's opinion on issue of double rations.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Double Rations
Steele did not communicate instructions to the paymaster as he does not approve of establishing general rules that might be disadvantageous to the public. He believes double rations should be approved …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Accounts of John Wilkins and James O'Hara
Respecting the accounts of James O'Hara, Contractor for Supplying the Troops, and John Wilkins, Quartermaster General, it is incumbent upon Simmons to expedite their adjustment as well as all other …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accounts of James O'Hara, Contractor
James O'Hara, contractor for supplying the troops of the US with provisions, has submitted sundry charges amounting to $148,720.60 that have not been allowed and for which he thinks himself entitled …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
