William Simmons
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Subsistence of Lieutenant Henry Muhlenberg
09/09/1796 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons certifies that $16.20 is due Lieutenant Henry Muhlenberg for his and his waiter's subsistence for June 1796.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Subsistence of Cornelius R. Sedam
03/05/1796 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons certifies that $39.91 is due Cornelius R. Sedam for his subsistence from December 1795 through February 1796.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Stouf's Pay as temporary engineer
05/17/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies Stouf that his account was received and that he will be paid by John Habersham, Collector of Customs at Savannah.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Stevens' Accounts
03/18/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses the results of the examination of Stevens' accounts settled at the Treasury and his accounts to be settled at the War Department
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
Status of John Nicholson's Appointment
01/08/1796 Typed DocumentSimmons had been paying salary to John Nicholson, thinking he was properly appointed Superintendent of Armorers. It now appears that he may not have been, and Simmons asks for a copy of a letter from …
Printed Versions 
Status of John Nicholson
01/08/1796 LetterbookSimmons had been paying Nicholson's salary, assuming he had been properly appointed as an inspector. However, it turns out that Nicholson was not fulfilling that role, and Simmons hopes that Knox's …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Statement of Number of Office Clerks
02/12/1796 LetterbookEncloses a statement of the number of clerks employed in the War Accountant's Office and their salaries, at the request of the Secretary of War.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Statement of monies expended
10/03/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyCover letter for a statement of monies expended for the military establishment for each year from 1789 to January 1796, with explanatory notes.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
State of the muskets at West Point
10/10/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyAdvises Hodgdon that another bill has been given to the War department for cleaning and repairing muskets at West Point and recommends that Hodgdon investigate the state of the muskets at that post.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Sproat's receipts and vouchers
09/16/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses two receipts of Army scouts sent in by Sproat. Explains reasons why paymasters are not allowed to administer estates of deceased soldiers. Acknowledges receipt of vouchers. Explains that …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Springer's Musters and Pay for his men
04/18/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyMuster and Pay rolls; Springer's pay; recruiting money unaccounted for.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
South Carolina Account with the United States.
10/31/1796 Document SignedAccount of the state of South Carolina with the United States; lists pay for spies, arms and ammunition, pay and subsistance of militia, and transportation costs.
Governor's Messages
Soldier's claims invalidated
11/04/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyPossible arrearages of pay due to soldier William Peck foreclosed by Acts of Congress invalidating all claims not presented before 26 March 1794.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Settling the Army's accounts
12/16/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyCover for an extract from Simmons' warrant book and a list of bills drawn by Henry de Butts. Discusses the necessity of receiving Swan's accounts at the War Department due to requests for information …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Settling accounts for the pursuit of deserters
10/22/1796 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons discusses Fleming's "account current," contingent account, and vouchers; advises Fleming that Fleming is not authorized to settle large sums with officers for their accounts for pursuit of …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Settlement of officers' accounts
10/05/1796 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requests that Rochefontaine direct the officers at West Point to settle their accounts with the War Department, especially before the officers go "on command" (duty with their units at other …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Settlement of Ingersoll's account
08/10/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests information needed for the settlement of Ingersoll's account with the War Department
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Settlement of Colonel Heth's account
08/18/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses the settlement of Heth's accounts as agent to the Virginia Militia. Answers Heth's question regarding the procedures for certifying and accounting the "retained rations" of subsistence and …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Settlement of Andrews' account
11/01/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of Andrews' account for pay, forage, and subsistence and requests information needed to settle the account and forward Andrews' money. Cited in Andrews to Simmons, 11/10/1796.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Settlement of account
11/04/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses the documentation required for the settlement of Capt. Lewis' account with the War Department.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
Sergeant Booth's Pay, Etc.
06/03/1796 Cited letter or documentCITATION only. McClary to Simmons, 07/08/1796. [Answers Simmons' request for information on the pay of Sergeant William Booth. Notifies Simmons that he will soon send in his accounts and vouchers to …
Citations 
Sends letter from the Secretary of War
05/07/1796 Author's Letterbook Copy(Fragment Only - Letterbook pages missing). Cover letter transmitting a copy of a letter from the Secretary of War to Colonel Rochefontaine
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Saunder's pay
10/19/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification to Saunders that he will receive the money for his pay, subsistence, and recruiting from Edward Carrington, federal supervisor at Richmond, Virginia. States contract price of a ration at …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
Sally Greaton's Money
05/21/1796 Cited letter or documentCITATION only. Gorham to Simmons, 06/08/1796. [Cover letter for a receipt for monies paid to Mrs. Sally Greaton.]
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Salary of Silas Dinsmore [Dinsmoor], Deputy Agent of Indian Affairs
09/02/1796 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons certifies that $250 is due Silas Dinsmore, Dinsmoor] Deputy Agent of Indian Affairs, being his salary from June through August 1796.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
