William Simmons
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Rejecting Egregious Charges
Simmons requests that Lieutenant Landais be much more cautious in his requests and claims, as his specific charges are not warranted or with any valid basis.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Regarding War Department Fire
The fire, which occurred on Saturday night 8 November 1800, consumed many of the papers and has put the office in much confusion. Simmons reports that his papers were generally saved, as they were …
Printed VersionsRegarding 500 Pistols Produced Under Contract
Regarding 500 pistols produced under a contract of Mr. North's
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Record Needed for Settling Smith's Account, Etc.
Hodgdon should already have received the amount of his salary account. Simmons calls attention to the postscript of his recent letter with a copy of the report of the Secretary of War respec ting …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receiving Money from the Treasurer to be Paid to Captain Daniel Bissell
Receiving money from the Treasurer to be paid to Captain Daniel Bissell
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Receiving an Account and Vouchers
Receiving an account and vouchers having to do with the accounts of Robert McCormick and Tench Francis.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Receiving a Credit for the Fortifications at Boston
Hodgdon is receiving a credit of $29.25 for articles purchased for the fortifications at Boston.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Receiving $300 from the Treasurer for Boston's Fortifications
Simmons informs Jackson that he will receive $300 from the Treasurer for the fortifications of Boston's harbor.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Receiving $186 from Jonathan Jackson
Foncin will receive $186 from Jonathan Jackson.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Providing the Account and Vouchers for Fabricating Arms by Robert McCormick and Co.
Account and vouchers for fabricating arms by Robert McCormick and Co.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Payment for Capt. John Henry
Certification of payment for Captain John Henry, 2d Regiment Artillerists and Engineers, for travel expenses to Newport, Rhode Island and Portland, Maine.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)Noting a Credit on the Account of Simeon North for 490 Pistols
Making note of a credit on the account of Simeon North for 490 pistols.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)No Further Action Needs to be Taken on Behalf of Captain Irvine
Simmons received William Irvine's letters of December 22nd and January 20th regarding a letter of Captain Irvine's. Simmons is writing to inform William Irvine that no further action needs to be …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Musket Stocks
Asks Irvine's assistance in producing a correct statement of all musket stocks delivered at Philadelphia to contractors.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Matthew Smith's Account Cannot be Settled Without Further Receipts and Vouchers
Simmons informs Bradley that the accounts of Matthew Smith cannot be settled without receipts for the monies paid by him, and each item charged must be accompanied by a voucher of each person to whom …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Inquiry Concerning Musket Stocks Sent to Contractors
The previous Superintendent of Military Stores failed to record all contractors to whom musket stocks were sent and the number of stocks sent to contractors. Simmons asks Irvine to two hundred musket …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Informing Wheaton of an Outstanding Balance due the United States
Simmons informs Wheaton of a balance due the United States of $161.45 and mentions a reduction in the price of vinegar where it is not part of issued rations.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Informing Taylor of the his Balance due the United States
Balance on Taylor's Accounts for the Troops in South Carolina leave him with a balance of $1153.66 due the United States
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Informing Swan of a Balance Due Richard Lee
Balance due the U.S. from Lieutenant Richard Lee of $59.65
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Informing Powell of Steps to be Taken Before he may Receive a Credit
A receipt signed by Solomon Ellis for Daniel Elam, amounting to $27079.49 has been presented to Simmons by the Treasury. Before Powell may be credited, he must provide the authority under which the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Informing Lane and Saltar About Errors in their Account for Cannon
Simmons received Lane and Saltar's letter of January 21st with their account for cannon furnished to the United States. The balance, $7172.90, will be sent to them by the Treasurer.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Informing Jackson of the Balance Due the United States from Him
Simmons informs Jackson that a balance of $10,505.34 is due the United States from him, which differs from his statement by $3000.81.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)Informing Congressman Condit of the Destruction of Requested Documents
Simmons informs Congressman Condit that the documents requested by Joseph Bloomfield were destroyed in the fire that consumed the War Department. Documents were deposited on the third story of the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
