William Simmons
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Account Suspended
05/10/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts for supplies to the garrison at Norfolk received but were suspended due to lack of vouchers. Simmons stated that records of some purchases were probably not kept in which case he requested …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account Suspended
04/09/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySheafe's account suspended because Secretary of War was yet to make a decision regarding commission to be allowed for Sheafe's expenses. Decision rendered by Secretary of War, account adjusted, and …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account Stoppages
07/23/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received accounts with stoppages issued by Simmons from Secretary of War. Simmons stated that only alteration to be made is wood allowance for cadets due to general order issued by Adjutant …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account Received
09/12/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts and vouchers of late purveyor, that contain advances to Thomas Billington for clothing made for the Army received. Advances or expenditures not for a payment cannot be admitted unless …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account Received
09/12/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccount received and to be examined.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account Received
05/28/1800 Autograph Letter SignedAccounts received and under final examination for repayment. Accountant's Office to receive orders for removal shortly.
Dayton Papers
Account of Silas Dinsmoor, Temporary Agent to the Cherokee Nation of Indians
03/12/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons indicates that Dinsmoor's claims for compensation are inadmissible. He bases this on the contention of the Secretary of War that if final settlements are allowed revision, there will be no end …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Account of Shirts to Thomas Billington
04/23/1800 LetterbookAccount of 1000 private's shirts delivered of Thomas Billington and delivered to John Harris.
Letters Received by Predecessors of the Chief of Ordinance, 1797-1810. (RG156)
Account of Mr. McDermott while Paymaster
04/16/1800 Letter SignedThe enclosed statement will answer Anderson's questions in his letter of the 15th respecting the account of Lieutenant McDermott. The statement will show the amount of each month's pay received for …
Sixth Congress: Petitions and Memorials to the Senate [6A-G2] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)
Account of Lieutenat Richard Butler
11/06/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons informs Swan that Lieutenant Richard Butler owes the United States $76, which should be withheld from his pay at the next settlement. A certificate confirming this action was taken should be …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account of Lieutenant McDermott
04/16/1800 Document SignedStatement of the account of Lieutenant McDermott.
Sixth Congress: Petitions and Memorials to the Senate [6A-G2] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)
Account of Jonathan Jackson as agent of fortifications and articles
12/29/1800 Letterbook CopyRefers to account of Jonathan Jackson as agent of fortifications. Lists articles purchased.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account of Fortifications at Boston
12/29/1800 Letterbook CopyHas examined receipts for expenditures on account of fortifications at Boston harbor.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account of Doctor Boswell
11/29/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyReceived account of Doctor Boswell for medical aid and medicines furnished detachment under Captain Jonathan Taylor.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account of Charges to John Mackey
04/08/1800 Letterbook CopyAccount of charges to John Mackey made at armory at Harper's Ferry Virginia [West Virginia].
Letters Received by Predecessors of the Chief of Ordinance, 1797-1810. (RG156)
Account of Captain Campbell Smith
12/08/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAccount of Captain Campbell Smith for expenses of court martial sitting, has been adjusted
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account Information on Quartermaster General, with details
07/11/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons enclosed account information on the Quartermaster General per request of Secretary of War. Simmons requested Dexter examine the accounts enclosed and provide his decision on the propriety of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account Information on Crafts, with details
03/11/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyAnswer to McHenry's request on Crafts account. Total amount of disbursement: $53617.81, Crafts charged a commission of $1072.35. Details of disbursement included.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account Information of Clerks of Accountant's Office
08/08/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons rendered accounts of clerks for expenses related to their removal from Philadelphia to the City of Washington. Accounts No. 2 - 12 enclosed. Simmons was not ready to render his accounts.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account Information in Wilkins Jr. and James Miller
04/22/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyDetails on the expenses of Wilkins Junior and James Miller for purchases made through special direction by the Secretary of War. Expenses included armory at Harper's Ferry, armory at Springfield, …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account Information
05/22/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received account info for Capt. Abraham Ellery and Frederick Spriggs. Mr. Fleming has a large unsettled account currently under examination, considerable balance due to him. Sum to be …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Account for Majors Buell and Greenleaf, Cavalry Swords
04/28/1800 LetterbookMajor Buel and Major Greenleaf paid for one thousand cavalry swords with their scabbards and belts manufactured by them at Hartford Connecticut.
Letters Received by Predecessors of the Chief of Ordinance, 1797-1810. (RG156)
Account Balance Discrepancy
04/18/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons found discrepancy in the balance of Williams account with a balance due to the United States of $4,087.87. Sum contains the amount of Warrant No 4699 issued by Samuel Hodgdon on 27 Dec. 1799. …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Abstracts and Vouchers Received
08/15/1800 Author's Letterbook CopyHagner wrote for W. Simmons, acknowledged receipt of abstracts and vouchers which were to be placed with those like it and examined shortly.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Abstracts and accounts
05/09/1800 Document SignedReceived letter and accompanying abstracts and accounts with a letter from Mr. Hillis. Will be filed with those before forwarded subject to proper examination in settlement of accounts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
