William Simmons
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Charges by Henry Glen for Storage
01/20/1796 LetterbookConcerning a charge that U.S. Congressman Henry Glen of New York made against the United States for storing military stores.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Changes to the War Accountant's Office
01/08/1796 LetterbookAgrees with Tracy, a Representative from Connecticut, who suggested that the business of the office needed alterations, which Simmons argues requires the interposition of Congress.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
Certification of payment; Scouts of Logan County Kentucky
02/10/1796 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons certifies payment of $103.34 to the Scouts of Logan County Kentucky for pay and services from 23 April to 23 June 1795 per certificate of Governor Shelby.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Certification of payment; Lieutenant Horatio Dayton and men at Governors Island
02/03/1796 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons certifies payment of $107.00 to Lieutenant Horatio Dayton and the men under his command at Governors Island for January 1796.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Certification of payment; detachment of Sub Legion stationed at West Point for service of the Ordnance Department
05/03/1796 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons certifies payment of $73.00 detachment of Sub Legion stationed at West Point for service of the Ordnance Department for March 1796.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Certification of payment; Corps of Artillerists and Engineers stationed at West Point
06/22/1796 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons certifies payment of $2336 to Corps of Artillerists and Engineers stationed at West Point, New York pay and forage month of May 1796 to be transmitted to Nicholas Fish and then to George …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Certification of payment; Captain John Cooke
02/03/1796 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons certifies $123.62 payment to Captain John Cooke for pay and subsistence of himself and subsistence of his waiter.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Certification of Payment to Corps of Artillerists and Engineers Stationed at West Point
12/19/1796 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons certifies payment of $945.50 for pay and forage to Corps or Artillerists and Engineers stationed at West Point, New York for month of November 1796, to be transmitted to Nicholas Fish, …
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, April 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Caution on advances to Major Rivardi
09/12/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies the Secretary of War that Major Rivardi's pay account is heavily in debt and cautions McHenry against further advances of pay to Rivardi.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain Thompson's Accounts
11/25/1796 Letter SignedSimmons has received Captain Thompson's accounts which will be placed under examination. Thompson should forward the receipt rolls for the payments to his men so that they can be included in the …
Thompson Family Papers
Captain Thompson's account
08/19/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests that Thompson forward his "receipt rolls" for his company and his "recruiting account and vouchers" to the War Department in order to certify disbursement of the funds in his hands.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain Slough's bond
10/17/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyInforms Slough that he must comply with the terms of the bond for the settlement of his account or Simmons will refer the matter 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)
Captain Silas Talbot's pay
06/30/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies Navy Captain Talbot that he will receive his pay from Nicholas Fish.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain Samuel Nicholson's pay
10/01/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that Captain Samuel Nicholson will receive his pay and subsistence from Jonathan Jackson, federal supervisor at Boston.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain Price Has Not Settled His Accounts
05/20/1796 Letterbook CopySimmons complains that Captain Price has not submitted a single voucher or attempted to settle his accounts for years, despite being stationed very close to the Pay Master. He asks for McHenry's help …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain Powers' debt
09/10/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyInforms Field that unless the balance due by Captain William Powers to the United States is paid, he will initiate a law suit against Powers for the recovery of the money. Powers indicated to Simmons …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain Power's Balance
04/16/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyQuestions regarding the payment of the balance due to Captain William Power and whether it can be closed.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain Mitchell's pay
10/31/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that he will receive his pay and subsistence from John Chester, federal supervisor at Weathersfield, Connecticut
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain Mitchell's pay
10/03/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification to Chester that he will receive funds that he is to pay to Captain Mitchell at Weathersfield for pay and subsistence for September.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain Mitchell's pay
09/07/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyDirects Chester to pay Captain Mitchell of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers his pay for the month of August.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain Mitchell's pay
08/13/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that Mitchell will receive his pay from John Chester, federal supervisor in Connecticut.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain Miller's receipt roll
12/14/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of a receipt roll for Captain Miller, Lieutenant Bissen, and the men under Miller's command. Requests information on an unsigned receipt from the roll.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain Miller's muster and pay roll
10/05/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of muster and pay roll. Money for the pay roll will be forwarded by John Chester, federal supervisor for Connecticut.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain James Sever's pay
12/26/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that his account for pay has been approved and that he will receive his pay from Jonathan Jackson, federal supervisor at Boston.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Captain Jacob Slough's accounts
04/27/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses the state of Slough's accounts in the War Department. Simmons desires a settlement and requests Slough's accounts and vouchers
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
