William Simmons
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Works project at Harper's Ferry
States that he will soon enclose an abstract of articles purchased by the Secretary of War for the public works at Harper's Ferry. John Harris will be held accountable for the due application thereof.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Sum Due the Contractor at Richmond
Simmons certifies the sum due the contractor for the rations, quartermaster's stores, and hospital stores furnished to the recruits of the 2nd Regiment of Artillerists and Engineeers, under the …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Sixty Dollars Due Captain Littlefield
Sixty dollars is due Captain William Littlefield, being the sum of the bounties, pay, and premium due him for enlisting recruits.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Simmons settling Osborn's accounts
Simmons accepts Osborn's request for assistance and apologizes for the trouble Osborn has endured thus far. Simmons settles Osborn's account and will forward the money to Nicholas Fish whom Osborn to …
Samuel Osborn Papers, Misc. MSS. Coll., Mm8001407Settling the Account of Silas Dinsmoor
Simmons certifies that Dinsmoor, agent to the Cherokee Nation of Indians, in settlement of his account received his compensation from David Henley, Agent at Knoxville.
Orderly Book for the Garrison at Fort Johnston, N.C., 1795-1811. (RG98)Request for accounting of monies
Simmons directs Francis to submit a current accounting of all monies in his hands.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Reprimand for Excessive Amount Paid
Simmons reprimands Leonard for paying a "most extravagant" price for hospital stores for Bedlow's Island, requested all pertinent documents be forwarded for thorough examination.
Abiel Leonard CollectionRegarding Your Accounts
Simmons tells Vance that he has given his accounts to Caleb Swan, paymaster general, for examination, and that all explanations should be given to him first.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Regarding payment to Ensign Robert Moffett
Simmons authorizes Kilty to make payment to Ensign Robert Moffett, of 33d Regiment of Militia in Maryland, for expenses in pursuing deserters while on the march to suppress an insurrection in the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Regarding Ensign Moffett payment
Simmons informs Moffett to expect payment from John Kilty.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Regarding Allowance Certificate of Hugh McAlister.
Simmons notes that McAlister's certificate for allowance could not be paid.
John Adams PapersReceipts received
Informs Ensign Boote that the Accountant's Office has received his letter enclosing receipts for the hire of musicians. Mentions Nicholas Fish, Supervisor of New York.
William Rowland Boote PapersReceipts received
Informs Ensign Boote that the Accountant's Office has received his letter enclosing receipts for bounty paid. Encloses blank muster, pay, and receipt rolls.
William Rowland Boote PapersReceipt rolls received
Informs Ensign Boote that the Accountant's Office has received his letter enclosing receipt rolls for pay of himself and his recruits.
William Rowland Boote PapersReceipt received
Acknowledges Carrington's letter enclosing the receipt of Lt. Ferdinand Claiborne for 643 dollars.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Receipt for shoes delivered by Caleb Swan Paymaster General
From Simmons to Hodgdon indicating that Caleb Swan paymaster general has received a credit on the books for the purchase of shoes for delivery to men of Captain Edward Miller. Includes a list of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchase of Charleville musket locks
Reports that 402 Charleville musket locks have been purchased by order of the Secretary of War.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Payment of Asa Freeman, contractor
Payment of Asa Freeman, contractor for Delaware for blankets and tin pans furnished Captain Samuel White.
Letters Received by Predecessors of the Chief of Ordinance, 1797-1810. (RG156)Payment for making carpets
Payment of $6.00 for making Scotch (double weave) carpets and laying them in the rooms.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Payment as matron at Bedlows Island hospital
Payment of $27.61 to Mary Fountain, matron to the hospital at Bedlows Island. Her services attending the sick are certified by Samuel Osborn and Captain John Henry of 2d Regiment Artillerists and …
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Paymaster Accounts
Accounts of paymasters and their debits. Lists payments for regiments as well as their commanding officers. Has furnished instructions relative to duties.
Letters Received by the Office of the Paymaster General, 1799-1912. (RG99)Pay roll of a company of artillerists and engineers of the 21st regiment
Pay roll of a company of artillerists and engineers of the 21st Regiment under command of Lieutenant John Hancock for months of April, May, June 1799.
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)Pay Roll Errors Corrected
Lewis' pay roll was incorrect but Simmons has made up a proper one. The receipt for hired music will be filed for future examination. Blank muster and receipt rolls enclosed.
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