William Simmons
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Vouchers to close Cooper's accounts
01/31/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests that Captain Cooper provide his account and vouchers for money received from the War Office so that Simmons can close his accounts
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Vouchers required at the War Office
05/19/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests that Blount provide his vouchers for monies received from the War Office for "contingencies of the Indian Department" so that Simmons can examine and settle his account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Vouchers required
01/30/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requests vouchers required to credit him with the amounts in his account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Vouchers needed at the War Office
05/11/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests that St. Clair provide his vouchers for money received from the War Office for "the use of the Indian Department" so that Simmons can close his account
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Vouchers needed
02/21/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests that Hand provide his vouchers for monies paid to him for the pay of wagon hire for transporting rifles to Pittsburgh so that Simmons can settle his account
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Vouchers needed
02/21/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests that Clendinen provide vouchers for monies paid to him for the pay of the militia of Kenhawa County and charged to him so that Simmons can close his account
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Vouchers needed
01/31/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requests vouchers required to settle Guion's account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Vouchers needed
01/31/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requests vouchers required to settle Haskell's account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Vouchers needed
01/30/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requests vouchers required to settle Preston's account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Vouchers Deposited Examined
10/17/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyVouchers deposited by Nevill relative to the pay of the militia called out to suppress an insurrection in the western counties of Pennsylvania in 1794 were examined. Simmons wrote the various …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Vouchers and receipts for soldiers' pay
04/12/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of vouchers that will be credited to his account at the War Department. Notes expenses for pursuing a deserter. Relays instructions from the Secretary of War on charging "express …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Vouchers and accounts
06/24/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyVouchers for bounties and contingencies will be credited to Hale's account. Requests another copy of an account. Cited in Hale to Simmons, 06/30/1797.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Voucher needed
03/28/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests a voucher of James Stephenson needed to settle his account
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Various pay matters that require attention and a request for more frequent reports
02/06/1797 Letter SignedDiscusses the settlement of an account, the abstract provisions and forage supplied to Captain Webb's troop of dragoons, the pay of Lieut. Wright, and the need for more frequent and detailed reports …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Urgent Request for Procurement of Compliance
10/23/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons enclosed a letter to Mr. Paul McDermot late of the Cavalry. Simmons requested Henley deliver the letter to McDermot and procure a compliance quickly.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Updates on War Office to Secretary of War: Yellow Fever
09/16/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons writes from outside Philadelphia. Presumably some of the staff has relocated outside of Philadelphia as a result of the Yellow Fever epidemic. Simmons received 2 letters from John McHenry that …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Update on Warrants Issued
10/04/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons wrote Henley enclosing abstract from Warrants in Warrant Book. Warrrant No. 2307 issued in favor of Meeker Cochran in full for a bill of exchange drawn by Benjamin Hawkins. Other warrants …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Unauthorized Absence
09/30/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons learned James Bruff, Captain, Muster roll of troops stationed at Niagara under Dayton, absented himself from detachment without permission. Simmons requests that Dayton write him immediately …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Two Letters Regarding Accounts of Hale and Thompson
08/16/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyTwo letters pertaining to accounts sent to Freeman: One for Lieutenant David Hale, one for Captain Alexander Thompson. Letters to be delivered as soon as possible by Freeman. Hale on furlough from …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Turner's pay and money for the Army
02/03/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses the date Turner's pay and subsistence was paid, forwarding of letters addressed to Turner, and the urgency of the delivery to the Paymaster General of money for the Army.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Transfer of Account
09/01/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received letter from Kirkpatrick from August 24th regarding monies standing to his debit. Simmons will apply for a transfer of the sum to the proper office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Transfer $1000 to the Proper Person
05/12/1797 Letter SignedSimmons repeats his request that Hodgdon transfer the $1000 advanced to Captain Heth by John Wilkins, Quartermaster General, to the credit of the proper person, as directed by the Comptroller.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Three Receipts for Bounties Paid Recruits
08/16/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyThree receipts for bounties paid in the amount of $12.25 for recruits. One cent remained in credit of Miller to be used in future payments.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Thomas Edwards, deserter
11/02/1797 Autograph Letter SignedLetter to Ensign Boote concerning a deserter named Thomas Edwards who was formerly enlisted by Boote.
William Rowland Boote Papers
The Army's accounts
05/19/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies Swan that he has asked Brigadier General Wilkinson to have the sub-paymaster deliver their accounts to Swan. Requests that swan send in the Army's accounts as soon as possible so Simmons can …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
