Author's Letterbook Copy
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Vouchers required
01/30/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requests vouchers required to credit him with the amounts in his account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Vouchers needed at the War Office
05/11/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests that St. Clair provide his vouchers for money received from the War Office for "the use of the Indian Department" so that Simmons can close his account
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Vouchers needed
02/21/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests that Hand provide his vouchers for monies paid to him for the pay of wagon hire for transporting rifles to Pittsburgh so that Simmons can settle his account
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Vouchers needed
02/21/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests that Clendinen provide vouchers for monies paid to him for the pay of the militia of Kenhawa County and charged to him so that Simmons can close his account
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Vouchers needed
01/31/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requests vouchers required to settle Guion's account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Vouchers needed
01/31/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requests vouchers required to settle Haskell's account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Vouchers needed
01/30/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requests vouchers required to settle Preston's account.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Vouchers Deposited Examined
10/17/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyVouchers deposited by Nevill relative to the pay of the militia called out to suppress an insurrection in the western counties of Pennsylvania in 1794 were examined. Simmons wrote the various …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Vouchers and receipts for soldiers' pay
04/12/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyAcknowledges receipt of vouchers that will be credited to his account at the War Department. Notes expenses for pursuing a deserter. Relays instructions from the Secretary of War on charging "express …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Vouchers and accounts
06/24/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyVouchers for bounties and contingencies will be credited to Hale's account. Requests another copy of an account. Cited in Hale to Simmons, 06/30/1797.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Voucher needed
03/28/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyRequests a voucher of James Stephenson needed to settle his account
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Urgent Request for Procurement of Compliance
10/23/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons enclosed a letter to Mr. Paul McDermot late of the Cavalry. Simmons requested Henley deliver the letter to McDermot and procure a compliance quickly.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Updates on War Office to Secretary of War: Yellow Fever
09/16/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons writes from outside Philadelphia. Presumably some of the staff has relocated outside of Philadelphia as a result of the Yellow Fever epidemic. Simmons received 2 letters from John McHenry that …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Update on Warrants Issued
10/04/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons wrote Henley enclosing abstract from Warrants in Warrant Book. Warrrant No. 2307 issued in favor of Meeker Cochran in full for a bill of exchange drawn by Benjamin Hawkins. Other warrants …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Unauthorized Absence
09/30/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons learned James Bruff, Captain, Muster roll of troops stationed at Niagara under Dayton, absented himself from detachment without permission. Simmons requests that Dayton write him immediately …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Two Letters Regarding Accounts of Hale and Thompson
08/16/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyTwo letters pertaining to accounts sent to Freeman: One for Lieutenant David Hale, one for Captain Alexander Thompson. Letters to be delivered as soon as possible by Freeman. Hale on furlough from …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Turner's pay and money for the Army
02/03/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyDiscusses the date Turner's pay and subsistence was paid, forwarding of letters addressed to Turner, and the urgency of the delivery to the Paymaster General of money for the Army.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Transfer of Account
09/01/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received letter from Kirkpatrick from August 24th regarding monies standing to his debit. Simmons will apply for a transfer of the sum to the proper office.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Three Receipts for Bounties Paid Recruits
08/16/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyThree receipts for bounties paid in the amount of $12.25 for recruits. One cent remained in credit of Miller to be used in future payments.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
The Army's accounts
05/19/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies Swan that he has asked Brigadier General Wilkinson to have the sub-paymaster deliver their accounts to Swan. Requests that swan send in the Army's accounts as soon as possible so Simmons can …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Supplies to the Fort Johnston garrison
07/18/1797 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that he has forwarded their accounts for furnishing supplies to the men under the command of Sergeant Philip Williams at Fort Johnston to the Auditor of the Treasury
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Sundry Receipts for Bounties
10/05/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySundry receipts for bounties paid, muster and pay rolls for September of recruits under command of Marschalk received.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Sundry Letters Enclosed and Request for Vouchers
10/17/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons enclosed sundry letters for different Paymasters of New Jersey militia called up to suppress rebellion in Western counties of Pennsylvania. Simmons requested Paymasters account for monies by …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Sundry Letter Enclosed and Request for Account Information
10/17/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons enclosed sundry letters for different Paymasters of Maryland militia called up to suppress rebellion in Western counties of Pennsylvania. Simmons requested Paymasters account for monies by …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Sundry Duplicate Receipts
09/12/1797 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received letter from Boote dated September 9th which contained sundry duplicate receipts accompanied by a list. Receipts will be examined in the future.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
