William Simmons
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John Weaver's account
04/27/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses deductions to the account of John Weaver for the painting of "the United States barge"
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
John Matthews' Account and Pay
05/02/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges the receipt of a receipt to be credited to Matthews account on the books of the War Department Accountants Office and the receipt of his account for acting as War Department agent.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Jerome Merlhie's pay
06/13/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyMost likely, a duplicate. Directs Stevens to give money received from the U.S. Treasurer to Jerome Merlhie at Charleston for his pay.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Jerome Merlhie' pay
06/13/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyDirects Stevens to give money received from the U.S. Treasurer to Jerome Merlhie at Charleston for his pay
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Issues for the Paymaster at West Point
03/19/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses topics raised by Freeman in a previous letter, including the claims lodged against the "military chest" by the individuals of a Corps for money owed to them by a soldier, the books and …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Isaac Craig's account and the pay of Army troops on the Ohio
06/11/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of Craig's "account current" and discusses the balances credited to his account. Mentions estimates for the pay of the troops stationed on the "upper post of the Ohio"
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Instructions to Pay Mrs. Greaton
02/19/1796 LetterbookInforms Gorham that the Treasurer will remit him the sum of 90 dollars Sally Greaton from the pay of her husband Capt. Richard Greaton.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Instructions to Pay Lieutenant Dayton
02/03/1796 LetterbookInforms Fish that the Treasurer will remit him the sum of 107 dollars, to be paid to Lt. Dayton and his men at Governor's Island, New York.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Instructions to Pay James Hackett and Edmund Quincy
01/14/1796 LetterbookInforms Wentworth that the Treasurer will remit him the sum of 500 dollars for the pay of James Hackett, constituting his salary for constructing the frigate at Portsmouth. Instructs Wentworth to also …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Instructions to Pay Captain Miller
01/16/1796 LetterbookInforms Chester that the Treasurer will remit him the sum of 103 dollars for Capt. Miller in Middletown, Connecticut.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Instructions to Pay Captain McRea
02/11/1796 LetterbookInforms James Reed - Collector at the port of Wilmington - that the Treasurer will remit him the sum of 350 dollars for the pay of Capt. McRea and his recruits.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Instructions to Pay Caleb Gibbs
01/04/1796 LetterbookInforms Gorham that the Treasurer will remit him the sum of 187 dollars for the pay of Caleb Gibbs, clerk of the Naval Yard at Boston.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Instructions to Pay Bounties
02/20/1796 LetterbookInstructs Freeman to pay the correct bounty due to the men enlisted by Capt. Richard Blackburn.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Instructions to Pay Assistant Storekeeper
01/12/1796 LetterbookInforms Fish that the Treasurer will remit him the sum of 75 dollars to pay the assistant storekeeper at West Point.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Instructions to Pay Assistant Engineer
01/29/1796 LetterbookInforms Kilty that the Treasurer will remit him the sum of 357 dollars for the compensation of Alexander De Leyritz, an assistant engineer of the fortifications at Baltimore.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Instructions to Pay Artillerists and Engineers
01/15/1796 LetterbookInforms Carrington that the Treasurer will remit him the sum of 114 dollars to deliver to William Graves at Norfolk for the pay of a detachment of artillerists and engineers under the command of …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Instructions to Pay a Detachment
02/24/1796 LetterbookInforms Fish, Supervisor at New York, that the Treasurer will remit him the sum of 80 dollars due to a detachment.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Instructions to Deliver Funds to West Point
01/19/1796 LetterbookInforms Fish that the Treasurer will remit him the sum of 3000 dollars to send to George Fleming at West Point. Also instructs Fish to pay Mrs E. C. Sophia Roberts the sum of 115 dollars on account of …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Instructions to Deliver Funds to West Point
01/15/1796 LetterbookInforms Fish that the Treasurer will remit him the sum of 207 dollars to be delivered to George Fleming at West Point.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Instructions to Deliver Funds to Springfield Armory
02/25/1796 LetterbookInforms Gorham, Supervisor at Boston, that the Treasurer will remit him the sum of 500 dollars for John Bryant, on the account of the armory at Springfield.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Inspection of Stores and Ordnance at West Point
03/17/1796 Autograph Letter SignedRequests that Hodgdon send him a copy of the instructions issued to Henry Williams for inspecting the ordnance and military stores at West Point
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
Ingersoll's pay account
12/31/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses the settlement of Ingersoll's account for pay and subsistence.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
Inconvenient Pay, Etc.
06/30/1796 Cited letter or documentCITATION only. Fleming to Simmons, 07/11/1796. [Fleming summarized the inconvenience of paying the mechanics, artillerists, and engineers their salaries for May. Enclosed the account of Capt. Houdin …
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Improper payment to Captain Littlefield's detachment
09/30/1796 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons informs Freeman that his payment to Captain Littlefield's detachment was "highly improper," as Simmons had already forwarded the money to Albany to Lt. Vischer.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Henley's accounts with the War Department
12/30/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses payments made to "Chisolm and others" on account of the Indian Department, including payments made to interpreters. Requests documentation from Henley that he needs to complete the …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
