William Simmons
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Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
01/08/1800 LetterbookSimmons authorizes Huntingdon to make payment to Messrs Parrish and Murdock.
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
01/07/1800 LetterbookSimmons notifies Heiskell that his account is suspended because of missing vouchers.
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
01/07/1800 LetterbookSimmons discusses expenditures made in the recruiting service and offers clarification regarding double rations.
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
01/06/1800 LetterbookSimmons authorizes Fish to make payment to Frederick Sprigg.
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
01/06/1800 LetterbookSimmons informs Sprigg 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
01/06/1800 LetterbookSimmons provides to the Paymaster General a list of expenses incurred by Capt. Amos Stoddard in pursuit of deserters.
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
01/03/1800 LetterbookSimmons asks to be informed of the instructions the Secretary of War provided to Samuel Tredwell regarding the purchase of gun carriages from Jacob Blount.
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
01/02/1800 LetterbookSimmons requests that the Quartermaster General forward the enclosed letters from Congressman S. Sewall to the following destinations: Letter to Brigadier General Wilkinson; Letter to Lewis …
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
01/03/1800 LetterbookSimmons discusses McCall's appointment as Deputy Paymaster General.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
Letter Citation
03/08/1800 Cited letter or documentListed by Syrett in the Appendix of Vol 24. Enclosed in Rivardi to Hamilton, 03/06/1800.
Listed in Syrett's Appendicies 
James O'Hara's charges for pork
12/10/1800 Letterbook CopyDiscusses James O'Hara, who exhibited a charge for 20 barrels of pork.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Intercession for A Brother Convicted of Conduct Unbecoming an Officer
09/08/1800 Autograph Letter SignedSimmons writes on behalf of his brother, a cavalry lieutenant who has been convicted by a court martial of some unspecified excess. Simmons believes that his brother has been unfairly targeted by …
John Adams Papers- No image
Instructions on Filing Statement of Accounts
05/14/1800 Typed DocumentInstructions for filing statement of accounts for settlement of expenditures at Armoury in Harper's Ferry, Va.
Typed Versions 
Instructions for Submission of Separate Statements for Reimbursement
03/04/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccount of General Hamilton for sundry expenses incurred by Graves required separate statements. Simmons included detailed instructions for submission of appropriate paperwork for reimbursement.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Instructions for Payment, with details
04/14/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons gave instructions to Peyton on how to properly submit receipts for reimbursement.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Instructions for Account Submission, with details
03/06/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons gave detailed instructions on submitting accounts to the Office by a contractor.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Inquiry on Additional Rations
03/06/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons recounted Tillinghast's overdrawn rations and reminded him of his allotted amount. Simmons notified Tillinghast he will be held accountable at contractor price for the rations he withdrew. …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Inquiry for more information on accounts and billing
05/14/1800 Letterbook CopyInquires about a bill from Doctor Sappington claiming attendance on the sick, and notes that there is no certificate. Also asks about Doctor Hamilton's bill for services. Requests more information on …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Informing Wadsworth of the Status of His Account -- Money Due, and Request That Shipments of Articles Continue
05/31/1800 Autograph Letter SignedInforms Wadsworth of the amount he will be paid, based on examination of his submitted vouchers - noting that amount to be $1.66 less than what Wadsworth applied for. Simmons informs Wadsworth that …
Jeremiah Wadsworth Papers
Information Regarding Extra Pay Allowances
05/21/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received accounts of Capt. Morris. Simmons requested information regarding proper authorization for extra pay to Morris.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Information on the Pay of Navy
03/21/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyTurner requested information on the cost of equipment and vessels built prior to the Navy Department. Simmons replied that the only record his Office hold was of payment of pay and subsistence of the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Inadmissible Charges
05/21/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that extra pay given to soldiers for labor on fortifications at Fort McHenry was inadmissible without proper authorization from the Secretary of War. Simmons requests the authorization …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Inadmissable Charges
09/12/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyCharges by Messrs. Carpenter and Findley for printing the returns of recruits, monthly returns, and advertising on their paper were inadmissible. the vouchers necessary for settlement are the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
