William Simmons
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Salary & Expenses of Josiah Fox temporary constructor of the frigate building at Norfolk
07/01/1796 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons certifies that $190.68 is due Josiah Fox, late temporary constructor of the frigate building at Norfolk, Virginia being his salary from April through June 1796 and sundry contingent expenses.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Rufus Putnam's accounts
09/16/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of certificates from Putnam. Notifies Putnam that the final settlement of his accounts rests with the "heads of the department."
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Rolls, Bruff's detachment, and pay for pursuit of deserters
06/11/1796 Author's Letterbook CopySends blank muster and pay rolls. Notifies Toussard that money has been forwarded to Capt. Bruff for the pay of his detachment and that pay has been authorized to troops pursuing Army deserters. …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Rolls examined and recruits to be paid
06/09/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies Miller that his receipt, muster, and pay rolls were received, examined, and credited and that his recruits will be paid with the other troops at West Point
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Return of Muster and Pay Rolls
04/11/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyReturns the muster and pay rolls for Geddes' detachment which must be attested to before a magistrate before the War Department will pay the troops
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Requests a Copy of Instructions
03/17/1796Requests a copy of the instructions cited by George Fleming as justification for the amount he paid an inspector.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request to comply with a bond
10/17/1796 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requests that Scott comply with the terms of a bond in which Scott joined Capt. Jacob Slough to prevent his turning the issue over to the Attorney General
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request of Colonel Dekeyser
05/26/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses the request of a Colonel Dekeyser for accounting information and his reasons for denying the Colonel's request.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request for Information
02/24/1796 LetterbookIn response to Fleming's letter, the Secretary of War requests a return of the public buildings at West Point, and an estimate of requisitions made by Rochefontaine.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Request for Information
02/20/1796 Autograph Letter SignedCharges of monies against Elias Longhorn to be reported.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)
Request for Expenditure Estimate Before Issuing Advance
03/03/1796 Autograph Letter SignedExplains reasons for suspending advance requested by Hodgdon: requires estimate for expenditure, which should be provided prior to any advance.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Request for Captain Britt to refund monies
10/10/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests that the Secretary of War direct that balances of monies owed by Captain Daniel Britt, paymaster of the 1st Sub-Legion be refunded to the War Department
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request for Accounts and Vouchers
02/25/1796 LetterbookRequests for a second time that Capt. Price immediately forward his accounts and vouchers without delay.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Request for Accounts and Vouchers
01/30/1796 LetterbookRequests from David Ames at the Springfield armory that he forward his accounts and vouchers.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Request for Account Information
02/20/1796 LetterbookRequests account information for Elias Langham, Superintendent of Military Stores at Shepherds Town, Virginia.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Request for Account Information
02/19/1796 LetterbookRequests information of the sum that Major Isaac Craig is to receive for compensation in the Quarter Master Department.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Request for "Account Current"
05/18/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests that Bowyer submit an "account current" so that his account can be settled 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)
Request concerning bonds
05/26/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests that bonds be signed.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request concerning a soldier's arrears
10/04/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyRequest for information about the arrears of pay due to the estate of a deceased soldier.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Report on the claim of an officer
04/16/1796 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons' report and recommendations regarding the claim of a Major for extra service while in the Army
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Repayment of money
12/08/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that Habersham will receive a "post note" for a sum of money due to him for money paid to a Major Roberts.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Remitting Pay for Troops in Middletown
05/05/1796Chester will receive funds and should send them to pay Captain Miller and his troops in Middletown.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Reimbursement of James Monroe, plenipotentiary to Republic of France
05/28/1796 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons certifies that $466.46 is due James Monroe, plenipotentiary to the Republic of France, to reimburse him for sundry books and mathematical instruments purchased at the direction of the …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Reimbursement for Sundry Expenses
02/03/1796 LetterbookInforms Fish that the Treasurer will remit him the sum of 377 dollars for the amount of sundry expenses Fish made for Henry Abeel, a Seneca Indian.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Regarding the Account of Captain De Butts
05/28/1796 LetterbookCaptain De Butts has submitted an account for compensation for his work as a secretary to General Wayne. Simmons does not think it should be paid because when De Butts was serving as secretary he was …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
