William Simmons
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Query on amount expended on Northampton Expedition
Register of Treasury Department requests to know amount expended on late expedition to Northampton County in the military department;
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Problems with Payment of Clerks
Simmons examined accounts of Ellery that was used to pay clerks in Adjutant Office and noticed money was used to pay officers. Officers pay is fixed sum, therefore all money used by Ellery to …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Payroll and Muster roll of Mounted Infantry under Command of Cornet George L Davidson
Simmons has examined his records and finds no evidence of payment made for the service of Lieutenant Davidson's detachment. Asks for the original muster and payroll be sent.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Payment to Major Daniel Bradley
Encloses statement of balance due Major Daniel Bradley.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Payment to John Foncin
John Foncin, engineer, will be paid by Jonathan Jackson, supervisor Boston.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Payment of William Westwood
List of articles delivered to Fort Nelson in Norfolk, Virginia harbor upon orders of Capt. Blackburn. Simmons requested Hodgdon make necessary entries on the books of the Superintendent of Military …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Payment of Officers for Pursuit of Deserters
Account of expenses incurred for pursuit of deserters submitted by Leonard required certificate of commanding officer stating expenses were reasonable and not premium. If expenses are deemed …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Payment for Pursuit and Apprehension of Deserters
Simmons enclosed a letter to Lieut. Carey Clarke regarding expenses incurred in pursuit and apprehension of deserters. Simmons requested Greene transmit letter to Clarke.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Payment for Medical Services Rendered, with details
Simmons notified Welsh his accounts and vouchers for medical supplies and services rendered the Company of Capt. Gates and several recruiting parties in Boston were examined and Welsh will receive …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Payment for John Foncin
Refers to payment to John Foncin for pay and subsistence as engineer.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Pay of Reuben Everitt, temporary surgeon
Refers to letter from Reuben Everitt regarding service as temporary surgeon. Before settlement, requires copy of authority under which McRee acted, as no such name appears on the list of temporary …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Pay of Lt. Breck, Deceased
Simmons certifies that Capt. Charles Hyde of the 1st US Regiment, administrator of the estate of Lt. John Breck , deceased, received the sum of $1,252.40, the pay of Lt. Breck from April1, 1794 to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay in arrears of William Dugan
Simmons informs David Henley that documentation seems to be in order for William Dugan to receive the back-pay due him while an Indian captive, captured 4 November 1791. Arrears of pay 4 November 1791 …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay for George Bridges, deceased
Certification of payment; $25.77 balance of pay to George Bridges, deceased, late on the expedition of General Josiah Harmar in 1790.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Packages Received for Pay Master General
Packages marked A-O inclusively received. Packages were not accompanied by accounts current.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Overdrawn Rations in Error
Simmons noted that Darling drew double rations in error and compared Darlings' privileges to Tillinghast. Simmons charged Tillinghast with overdrawing rations in the sum of $111.60 which was owed the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Overdrawn Rations
Darling was notified the Pay Master General for New Port, Rhode Island will hold Darling accountable for his overdrawn rations.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Overcharge to United States
Simmons received forwarded letter from Secretary of War regarding an overcharge by Abraham Shepherd. Simmons requested testimony as soon as possible and commended Annin for his action.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Order to Hold Major Freeman Accountable
Simmons ordered Swan to hold Major Constant Freeman accountable for 244 rations drawn by him during September and October for which he is not entitled.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)On the Subject of Extra Allowances Claimed by Officers in the Army
Simmons notes that regarding extra allowances claimed by officers in Army, that it is expected in all payments that Henley confine himself within the laws or established regulations. Since there are …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Notifying Nicholas Fish of the Remittal of Monies for Frederick Sprig's Pay
The Treasurer of the United States will remit Fish the $90 which is due Frederick Sprig.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Notifying Frederick Sprig of Pay Due to Him
Sprig will receive $90 for pay due him from July 1st to September 30th. Sprig must provide the necessary receipts for that sum.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Notification on Actions to be Taken with Butler
Chandler to hold Butler accountable for double rations taken. Money charged to Butler to be paid to Chandler should be forwarded to Mr. Henley.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Notification of Warrant Received
Thomas Billington received a warrant issued by the Secretary of War for $1,350. Money was for the purchase of 1,000 Pvts shirts which were delivered to John Harris, military store keeper. Simmons …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Notification of Warrant Issued
Warrant issued by the Secretary of War in favor of Crary for the fortifications at New Port, RI.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
