William Simmons
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Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Simmons informs Davis to expect payment from Nicholas Fish.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Simmons informs Sprigg that his claim for pay was disbursed to his agent, William Monderly.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Letter from the Accountant of the War Depart. to the Accountant of the Navy
Simmons provides an account balance of rations furnished to Marines at Fort Mifflin.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Letter from the Accountant of the War Depart. to Messrs Buell & Greenleaf
Simmons received an account from Buell and Greenleaf for manufacturing cavalry swords. Simmons requests to be provided with confirmation of delivery.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Instructions to pay Surgeon's Mate
Informs the Supervisor at New York that the Treasurer will remit him the sum of 174 dollars for pay, subsistence, and forage of George Davis, temporary surgeon's mate.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Gun carriages purchased for Portland fortifications
Encloses an abstract of nine gun carriages purchased by Lemuel Weeks - Agent of Fortifications at Portland, Maine - for the amount of which he will receive credit on the books of the office.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Grossly Insulted by Samuel Vance
Simmons asserts that he has been grossly insulted by Capt. Samuel Vance and asks that Vance be detained in Philadelphia until statements from the witnesses to the incident can be collected.
Alexander Hamilton PapersFunds to be delivered to Ebenezer Stevens
Informs the Supervisor at New York that the Treasurer will remit him the sum of 436 dollars for Ebenezer Stevens, Agent of the War Department at New York, for the pay of Capt. Frye, Lt. Dayton, and …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Funds Granted for Paying Shoe & Cartridge Box Contractors
Informs Wadsworth that the Secretary of War has issued a warrant for $2000 to him, that he may pay the shoe & cartridge box contractors. Says Wadsworth will receive the money as soon as he has sent …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersExplanation of Actions in Hugh McAlister Affair, with Accusation of McAlister as Fraudulent Government Agent
Simmons explains his actions in and view of the Hugh McAlister case, quoting McHenry's inquiry to him and then his reply -- in brief, that McAlister turned in a deserter, applied for compensation for …
John Adams PapersExamination of accounts and vouchers of Quartermaster John Coffin, Fort Niagara
Examination of accounts and vouchers of Quartermaster John Coffin, Fort Niagara New York.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Ensign Moffett's claim settled
Simmons informs Spencer that Robert Moffett's claim was settled.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Encloses Voucher Accounts for Calvin Morgan
Encloses account of vouchers for Lieut. Calvin Morgan. Requests that account be filed.
Letters Received by the Office of the Paymaster General, 1799-1912. (RG99)Discussion of Bounty System for Citizens or Soldiers Apprehending Deserters, & Grounds for Rejection of Hugh McAlister's Certifiate for Payment Under This System
Discusses the payment of bounties to citizens or soldiers apprehending deserters. Reports that it has been the practice of the War Department Accountant's Office to pay money to soldiers searching …
John Adams PapersDischarging John Thompson at Mr. Dover's Request
Simmons explains the procedure for discharging a soldier.
Alexander Hamilton PapersDelivery of Money
Money given to S. Lewis to forward to Craig for payment of Dr. Scott was never done. Simmons addressed issue and Lewis will send money forward.
James Robertson PapersCredit for fortification of Mud Island
Admits $3,075 to the credit of Francis Mentges for articles purchased by him for the use of fortifications on Mud Island on the Delaware River.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Concerning the settlement of accounts
States that it is desirable to expedite the settlement of all accounts rendered to the office.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Compensation of Nanning Vischer.
Simmons certifies that the sum of [illegible] hundred dollars and twenty two cents is due Nanning J. Vischer for his compensation as issuing Commissary at the post of Oswego from 15 October 1797 to 1 …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
