William Simmons
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Brig. Gen. Wilkinson's charges
03/27/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification to McHenry that Brigadier General Wilkinson is charged with a debt to the Department with copies of the correspondence in the matter. Mentions money expended for "secret services."
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Bowyer's pay
07/08/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that his account for pay has been approved and that he will receive his pay from Edward Carrington, federal supervisor at Richmond
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Bounty pay
06/09/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyInforms Freeman that there is no record in the War Office of the enlistment of certain soldiers at West point claiming bounty pay.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Bounty pay
03/20/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySends an account of retained bounty due to Samuel Eaton which Freeman is authorized to pay.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Bounty paid to recruits
07/25/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of receipts of bounty paid to Marschalk's recruits. Cited in Marschalk to Simmons, 07/29/1797.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Bounty Paid Recruits
10/02/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyA number of receipts for bounty paid recruits inlisted by Boote received. Total amount: $127.00 to be examined on settlement of Boote's recruiting account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Bounty Paid Recruits
09/28/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyReceipts for bounty paid recruits received. Total amount: $69.00 filed in recruiting account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Bounty Paid Recruits
09/25/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter with duplicate receipts for bounty paid recruits received. $200.00 will be transmitted in a post or two by Mr. S. Lewis for recruiting services.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Bounty Paid Recruits
09/18/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received duplicated receipts for bounty paid recruits that will be examined on settlement of recruiting accounts.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Bounty Paid Recruits
09/18/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received September 9th letter regarding duplicate receipts for bounty paid recruits, will be filed for settlement of Recruiting account at later date.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Bounty for George Hackett, for apprehending deserters from the Army of the US
02/13/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification that $20 is due George Hackett for apprehending two deserters from the Army of the US.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Bounty and lands
05/31/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses disposition of Miller's receipts for bounty and the entitlement of two discharged soldiers for land
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Bounties paid
07/18/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of receipts for bounty paid to Lieutenant Marschalk's recruits.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Blank rolls
04/19/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyForwards blank muster, pay, and receipt rolls
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Blank Muster Rolls
12/27/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySends blank muster rolls.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Balance due to Joseph Whipple
05/25/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies Steele that a balance is due to Joseph Whipple as agent for mounting cannon at Portsmouth, New Hampshire and that the amount should be credited to him on the books of the Treasury Department.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Balance due to David Clifford
03/20/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses the mode of paying a balance due to David Clifford, late a private in Captain Nichol's company. Cited in Simmons to Hale 03/20/1797
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Balance Due Joseph Hackney, soldier in the late Captain Bradford's Company 1st US Regiment
01/07/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyCertification that $40 is due Joseph Hackney , late a soldier in the late Captain Bradford's Company 1st US Regiment, being the balance due him per Abstract C No. 339.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Authorization for Storage
02/09/1797 Letter SignedRequests that Hodgdon provide documentation of his authorization to store material in rented space of a wharf.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Assistance on Settlement of Accounts
08/18/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons seeks to reduce list of debtors to be submitted to House of Representatives, requests assistance of Henley. Simmons asks Henley for final settlement of the accounts of Captain Edward Butler …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
Assistance on Settlement of Accounts
08/18/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNames and letters regarding debt settlement enclosed, Simmons seeks assistance from Swan with hopes that Swan will use his influence to cause an immediate settlement thus reducing the list Simmons …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) 
Assistance on Settlement of Accounts
08/18/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requests Craig forward letters to subscribers regarding monies owed to the Treasurer and if possible obtain vouchers from Mr. John Toomy and Abraham Kirkpatrick and transmit them to Simmons.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Army pay matters and officers' pay
02/10/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyDesires Swan to make a settlement with the officers before leaving the Army. Discusses the delay of Captain Turner at Pittsburg with the money for the Army's pay and the complaints of officers …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Army pay matters
06/02/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses various Army pay and accounting issues, including officers' accounts, recruiting accounts, and a deposition concerning the pay of a soldier taken prisoner by Indians. Cited in Swan to …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Army accounts
05/26/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses collection of the accounts of the officers with the Army. Mentions press of business in the War Office while Congress is in session. Cited in Swan to Simmons, 07/03/1797. Cited in Simmons …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
