William Simmons
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Help in collecting Tilton's debt
05/31/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyAsks Wentworth, supervisor of the revenue at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to forward Simmons letter to Tilton regarding Tilton's debt to the U.S. Authorizes Wentworth to collect the money.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Funds to pay for War Department expenses
06/21/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyForwards a receipt and warrant for pay of John Habersham, collector of customs at Savannah, Georgia, for War Department expenses
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Funds to be Received
02/25/1796 LetterbookInforms John Bryant at Springfield that Nathaniel Gorham - Supervisor at Boston - will deliver him the sum of 500 dollars for the armory. Discusses vouchers as well.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Funds to be Delivered
02/11/1796 LetterbookInforms Capt. McRea at Wilmington that he will receive the sum of 350 dollars from James Reed for the pay of himself and his recruits.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Funds to be Delivered
01/30/1796 LetterbookInforms Kilty that he will receive from the Treasurer the sum of 35 dollars, being the amount on his account.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Funds for the Springfield Armory
01/19/1796 LetterbookInforms Ames that the public armory at Springfield will receive the sum of 1837 dollars from Nathaniel Gorham.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Funds for the Springfield Armory
01/19/1796 LetterbookWar Accountant informs Nathaniel Gorham that the Treasury Secretary will remit him the sum of $1837, to be paid to David Ames for the armory at Springfield, Massachusetts.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Funds for the Ordnance Department at West Point
01/19/1796 LetterbookInforms Fleming that the Ordnance Department at West Point will receive the sum of 3000 dollars from Nicholas Fish.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Funds for Mrs. Roberts from her Husband's Pay
01/19/1796 LetterbookWar Accountant writes Mrs. E. C. Sophia Roberts, informing her that she will receive from Nicholas Fish the sum of $115, being on the account of pay of her husband
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Freeman's receipts credited
05/28/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyEnclosure submitted by Freeman will be examined the receipts will be placed to his credit on the War Dept. account books.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Freeman's account
10/12/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyFreeman's account and vouchers have been examined and the amount passed to his credit on the account books of the War Department.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Frederick Sprig's salary
04/05/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies Sprig that Nicholas Fish will pay Sprig the money for his salary
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Frederick Sprig's compensation
10/10/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies Sprig that he will receive his pay as assistant storekeeper at West Point from Nicholas Fish, federal supervisor in New York
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Forwarding letters
12/09/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests that Craig forward letters to Caleb Swan, Army Paymaster, and Captain Russell Bissell.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Forwarded Letter
02/24/1796 LetterbookForwards a letter from Capt. Russell Bissell to Lt. Daniel Bissell in Middletown, Connecticut.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Forman Cheeseman's pay
12/14/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that he will receive his pay from Nicholas Fish, federal supervisor at New York
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Forged powers of attorney for soldiers' land grants
06/17/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses forged powers of attorney presented at the War Department from soldiers John Young and William Smallwood claiming land as soldiers of the Maryland line. Mentions a man arrested for receiving …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Foreman Cheeseman's salary
04/05/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies Cheeseman, "constructor of the frigate building at New York," that Nicholas Fish will pay Cheeseman the money for his salary
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Fleming's statement and vouchers examined
10/07/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyThe statement and vouchers of George Fleming for the payment of the Corps found to be correct and credit and accounts adjusted accordingly.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
Fleming's Embarassment, Etc.
05/20/1796 Cited letter or documentCITATION only. Fleming to Simmons, 06/04/1796. [The want of money for the payment of services proved to be a source of great embarrassment to Fleming. He requested immediate attention to the need for …
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Fleming's account and disbursing issues
10/12/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses Fleming's account in regards to payment made to the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers. The Secretary of War to consider the matter of disbursing monies per an officer's requisition
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Fleming Accounts
12/31/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of accounts of contingent expenses which will be placed under examination.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Fish's account and pay of Lt. Willson's men
10/12/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyThree receipts credited to Fish's account. His pay for receiving and paying monies for the War Department. Funds for the pay of Lt. Willson and his men for September.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Expenses of the Accountant's Office
09/13/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyEstimate of monies necessary to be appropriated by Congress for the expenses of the War Department Accountant's Office for the coming year. Lists salaries of employees and contingent expenses
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Expenses of Tench Francis, purveyor of supplies
03/29/1796 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons certifies that $433.89 is due Tench Francis, Purveyor of Supplies, for sundry expenses attending three St. Regis Indians and their Interpreter from Feb. 26 to March 26, 1796.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
