William Simmons
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Notification of Charges Accountable
07/27/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons notified Dransy of credit issued to Archibald Creary, Superintendent of Military Stores at New Port, RI. Credit issued for ironmongery purchased by Col Tousard in New York and issued to …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Notification of Charge
05/17/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAtkinson charged on the books of the Office for expenditures no account was rendered. If any part of the sum was disbursed, Simmons requested suitable vouchers and balance, if any remained.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Notification of Balance Due
03/27/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that expenses for travel were extravagant. Bruff will only be paid for subsistence.Remaining balance of $5.44 in favor of Bruff to be paid to him by Edward Carrington.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Notification of Actions Regarding Butler Account
04/18/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons notified Henley he is to receive the payment from Chandler, collected from Butler and to update his accounts. Simmons made the decision regarding Butler's account b/c no policy by Sec. of War …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Notification of Account Request by Secretary of War
07/15/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons sent account summary of Quartermaster General to Secretary of War per Dexter's request in order to review account and determine propriety of monetary advances to Wilkins with the current …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Notification of Abstract of Rations Overdrawn, with details
02/28/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySwan will receive an abstract of rations overdrawn by Major Daniel Jackson, Capt. Joseph Brock, and Capt. Presley Thornton. Swan should hold them accountable at contract prices for the sums they owe …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Notification by William Simmons to Edward Carrington that examination of Godlove Heiskell's account for supplies to troops at Fredericksburg, Virginia is closed
02/24/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyWilliam Simmons informs Edward Carrington that examination of Godlove Heiskell's account for supplies to troops at Fredericksburg, Virginia is closed. Balance against Heiskell of $46.56, which …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Notes Concerning John Goulds Settlement
03/28/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received letter from Hodgdon respecting John Goulds. Claim for Goulds clothing sent by Captain Eddins returned with objections. Objections enclosed.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
No Recollection of Account or Person Mentioned
09/13/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons denied an acquaintance with Lieutenant Wheeler or any other person presenting Wilcock's account for settlement.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
No News on Supplies
07/28/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons has not received news on supplies for General McPherson from Gunkle.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
No Additional Funds for Appropriation
09/10/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyThe accounts of salary of Riply was correct, no additional appropriations could be made.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
New Regulations on Reimbursement
04/15/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons explained new regulations issued by the Secretary of War that pertained to reimbursement of officers for the cost of quarters. Officers only allowed one room.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Muster and Pay Rolls Forwarded to Pay Master General
09/09/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyMuster and pay rolls sent to the Accountants Office were received and forwarded to the Pay Master General. Simmons corrected Wadsworth in his mistake for sending the rolls to the Office instead of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Mr. O'Hara's accounts
12/18/1800 Letterbook CopyReceived accounts from James O'Hara. Will need time to determine the propriety of the vouchers.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Monies Expended by the Indian Department
04/14/1800 Copy of Signed DocumentEnclosed is a statement of monies expended by the Indian Department for contingent expenses, for presents to Indians while they visited the Seat of Government, and for expenses attending their …
Sixth Congress: Petitions and Memorials to the Senate [6A-G2] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)
Mistake by Pay Master General
03/25/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyEllery alluded to mistake made by Pay Master General on accounts for Quarter Master's Stores. Account examined by General Hamilton. Simmons attempted to ascertain the specific accounts, mentioning …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
List of Officers Charged for Rations
04/15/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons listed officers accountable for rations.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Lieutenant Calvin Morgan's receipts
03/10/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification of receipt of letter containing Lieutenant Calvin Morgan's receipts, information will be entered on the books of the Office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
Letter to the Supervisor in Connecticut
11/29/1800 DocumentLetter from William Simmons, War Department Accountant, to John Chester, Federal Supervisor of the Revenue at Wethersfield, Connecticut. Citation only.
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Letter to the Contractor in Tennessee and Kentucky
03/31/1800 Cited letter or documentLetter from William Simmons, War Department Accountant, to James O'Hara, government contractor in Tennessee and Kentucky. Citation only.
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Letter to the Congressman from South Carolina
04/09/1800 DocumentLetter from William Simmons, War Department Accountant, to Congressman Robert Harper of South Carolina. Image not available.
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Letter to be Forwarded Enclosed
07/15/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter to be forwarded by Miller to Quartermaster General at Pittsburg sent by Simmons.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter received and accounts will be examined
12/12/1800 Letterbook CopyLetter received and accounts will be examined.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter received and accounts will be examined
12/10/1800 Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of letter received and will see to it that accounts be examined
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Letter Received
04/18/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyLetter from White received, copies made and sent to Sec. of War for his decision on the matter of settlement.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
