William Simmons
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Informing Captain Henry of a Balance in his Favor
01/19/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons informs Captain Henry of a balance in his favor of $20 for expenses from New Port to Portland.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Furnishing the Accounts of Samuel Lewis and Confirming the Balance due the United States
02/07/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyThe account of Samuel Lewis; balance due the United States of $2648.40
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Forwarding Authority for Making Purchases, Etc.
02/14/1801 Letter SignedThe deed has been delivered as requested by the Secretary of War. Since the records of Simmons' office have been consumed [by the fire], it will be necessary for Hodgdon to forward to him the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Facilitating Settling of the Accounts of James Morrison and Colonel Edwards
01/09/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons informs Morrison of the circumstances regarding settlement of accounts and stresses the importance of Colonel Edwards paying the remaining balance on his account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Explaining the Amount of Compensation Which can be Permitted for Captain Guion
01/10/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons informs Congressman Macon that Captain Guion cannot receive more than the expressly allowed amount of $20 per month for the position of Temporary Paymaster in Tennessee.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Examining the Muster Rolls for the Name of Isaac Posburgh
03/02/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons examined the muster rolls for the name of Isaac Posburgh in the 9th Massachusetts Regiment and could not find the name.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Enclosing an Abstract of Certain Expenditures
02/25/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyEnclosing an abstract of certain expenditures in conformity with the resolution of Congress of February 17th.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Doctor Thomas' Accounts Have Been Sent for Examination
02/11/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts of Dr. Philip Thomas have been sent for examination to Turner's office
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Discussing Monies Owed and the Conduct of Mr. Ames
01/21/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons informs Byers that upon examination of his accounts for the armorers at Springfield during October, November, and December 1800, Byers is owed $95.94 by the United States. Byers apparently …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Disbursing $90 to Frederick Sprig
01/09/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requests that Fish transmit $90 to Frederick Sprig for his salary from October 1st to December 31st, 1800.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Directing McRee to Collect the Outstanding Balance of Carleton Walker
01/19/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyLieutenant Carleton Walker owes a balance of $1567.98 to the United States, which McRee is to collect and of which he should take duplicate receipts.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Dicussing with Congressman Nicholas the Possibility of a Pension for Mr. Hendrick
01/22/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons writes Congressman Nicholas about the claim of Benjamin Hendrick for a pension. Simmons feels that this subject is a matter for the Secretary of War, but notes that he does not deem himself …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Determining on What an Allowance Can be Made
01/11/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons examined the claim of Oliver Roberts and is informing Captain Bissell that an allowance can be made only on his normal pay.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Determining Charges for Additional Services
01/15/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons informs Heth that the allowance made in the general statement of Heth's duties encompassed his role as a collector of monies. Simmons requests that Heth direct any additional charges he feels …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Deducting from the Pay from Captain Bird
01/12/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requests that Swan deduct from Captain Ross Bird's pay the difference in his statement and the actual total of his account. His postscript includes mention of an account of monies paid by …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Deducting from the Account of William Taylor
02/28/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyOverpayment of Taylor of $23.00.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Deducting $75.84 From the pay of Lt. John Hancock
02/20/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyDeducting $75.84 from the pay of Lieutenant John Hancock.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Crediting Nathaniel Smith for 3000 Cartouch Boxes
03/03/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySmith has received a credit for 3000 cartouch boxes; at $1.14 each the total is $3420.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Crediting Jackson's Account
02/17/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyCrediting Jackson's account regarding 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)
Crediting Hodgdon's Accounts
02/03/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyAccounts of Archibald Crary as agent of fortifications at New Port, has received credit on books;
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Crediting Crocker for Items Furnished to Forts Johnson and Moultrie
01/13/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons asks Hodgdon to add a credit of $51.02 to Dodridge Crocker's accounts for items furnished to Forts Johnson and Moultrie.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Crediting Crocker Against a Larger Balance
01/13/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons informs Crocker that $679.38 is being credited to his account against a balance of $3617.37, yielding a remaining balance of $2937.99 charged him on the books of Simmons' office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Crediting $42.67 to Simon and Elijah House
02/10/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyPays $42.67 credit on the account of the Houses.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Consulting Dr. Weems on Charges Made by Dr. Bullus
01/27/1801 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requests Dr. Weems' assistance in evaluating the validity of Dr. Bullus' charges. Dr. Strong was also consulted, but Doctors Strong and Bullus are involved in trade, and thus his opinion may …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Confirming Receipt of Turner's Letters and Explaining the Method of Account Settlement
02/26/1801 Author's Letterbook CopyConfirming receipt of Turner's letters of February 8th and 12th and explaining the method by which accounts are settled and the relevant parties notified
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
