William Simmons
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Reports Interaction with Tench Francis about Simmons's Character
Encloses letter to Tench Francis regarding unfavorable opinion of Simmons's character. Questions idea of an assistant purveyor.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Reports Claim of Derangement; Requests Congressional Report
Captain Poind claims money for derangement through the War Office. Requests copy of U.S. law.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Reports Business with Capt. Butler, Lt. Chandler, Capt. Bradley, with Entries in the Public Books
Henley replies to Simmons' letters of April 19 and My 13. He has dealt with the Memorandum of Claims, and consulted with Chander regarding Bradley's account. He encloses his May accounts and sends …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Removal of offices from Philadelphia to Trenton
States that it is proper - in light of the fever - to temporarily remove the offices of the War Department from Philadelphia to Trenton.
Miscellaneous Records of the Office of Indian Trade Relating to Accounts, 1796-1825. (RG75)Remarks on the closing of David Henley's accounts.
Henley's account has been closed on the books of Treasury, agreeable to the certificate of the Register. Remarks enclosed point out a deficiency in vouchers.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regarding request for report on what may be done with several papers received from Comptroller of Treasury
Transmits letter from John Steele, comptroller of Treasury Department with several papers referred to and requests that Simmons report what may be done on the subject.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regarding a Confrontation between Vance and Simmons
Following a February confrontation between the two, Vance is responding to Simmons regarding his accusations and behavior. Vance demands satisfaction from Simmons.
Samuel Vance Papers, M283.Refers to Items Purchased by Ebenezer Stevens in New York
Refers to abstract of articles purchased by Ebenezer Stevens purchased in New York. Will account items appropriately.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Refers to Accounts of Mr. Glen and His Public Statement
Refers to Mr. Glen's remarks on his account to the public pertaining to the advance made to Glen from Hodgdon. The Secretary of War believes that additional evidence is needed from Glen. Perhaps …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Reduction of Rate for Rations
Despite the reduction of the rates authorized by Congress for the purchase of rations, Mr. William Colfax, the contractor for supplying the troops at Fort Jay and West Point, has continued to charge …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Received Abstract for Articles for Ebenezer Stevens; Payment for Artillery Coats
Received abstract of articles purchased by Ebenezer Stevens for the War Department in New York. Refers to artillery coats for Lemuel Gates from contractor Edmund Winchester.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Receipt of William Simmons to Samuel Lewis warrant to Captain Joseph Brock, Winchester Virginia on account of recruiting service
Lewis received warrant for $200 to be transmitted to Captain Joseph Brock at Winchester Virginia on account of recruiting service.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Receipt of William Simmons to Samuel Lewis transmitted to Lieutenant Trueman Mosely, paymaster to the 13th Regiment of infantry on account of recruiting service
Warrant from William Simmons to Samuel Lewis for $4000 to be transmitted to Lieutenant Trueman Mosely, paymaster to the 13th Regiment of infantry on account of recruiting service
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Receipt of William Simmons to Samuel Lewis transmitted to Lieutenant John G. McWhorter, paymaster of 11th Regiment of Infantry
Receipt of William Simmons to Samuel Lewis, $1492 to be transmitted to Lieutenant John G. McWhorter, paymaster of 11th Regiment of Infantry on account of the pay of the non commissioned officers and …
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Receipt of William Simmons to Samuel Lewis transmitted to Lieutenant John G. McWhorter, paymaster of 11th Regiment of Infantry
Receipt of William Simmons to Samuel Lewis, $1760 to be transmitted to Lieutenant John G. McWhorter, paymaster of 11th Regiment of Infantry on account of the recruiting service for which sum he is …
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Receipt of William Simmons to Samuel Lewis transmitted to Lieutenant John G. McWhorter, paymaster of 11th Regiment of Infantry
Receipt of William Simmons to Samuel Lewis $1072 to be transmitted to Lieutenant John G. McWhorter, paymaster of 11th Regiment of Infantry on account of retained bounty for non-commissioned officers …
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Receipt of William Simmons to Samuel Lewis transmitted to Captain Edward Turner, Pittsburg on account of recruiting service
Lewis received warrant for $200 to be transmitted to Captain Edward Turner in Pittsburg on account of recruiting service.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Receipt of William Simmons to Samuel Lewis to be transmitted to paymaster of 15th Regiment of Infantry
Receipt of William Simmons to Samuel Lewis to be transmitted to paymaster of 15th Regiment of Infantry, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Richard Hunnewell on account of pay and forage of the officers.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Receipt of William Simmons to Samuel Lewis to be transmitted to paymaster of 15th Regiment of Infantry
Receipt of William Simmons $520 to Samuel Lewis to be transmitted to paymaster of 15th Regiment of Infantry under command of Lieutenant Colonel Richard Hunnewell on account of recruiting service.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Receipt of Simmons transmitted by Lewis to John Foncin, temporary engineer at Fort McHenry
Lewis received $100 from Simmons on account of warrant issued by Secretary of War to be transmitted to John Foncin, temporary engineer at Fort McHenry.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Receipt of Money to be Transmitted to Paymaster 6th Regiment of Infantry for Recruiting
Lewis received warrant for $3520 to be transmitted to paymaster of 6th Infantry Regiment under command of Lieutenant Colonel James Reed.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Receipt of Gun Carriages
Invoice for 9 gun carriages purchased by Lemuel Weeks. Shall make the proper invoice.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Receipt for pay of troops stationed Fort Niagara
Receipt of William Simmons to Samuel Lewis for $652 to be transmitted to Captain Alexander Thompson on account of pay of himself and troops stationed Fort Niagara from 1 March to 31 May 1799.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Receipt for money to be transmitted to paymaster 6th Regiment of Infantry
Lewis received warrant for $4620 to be transmitted to paymaster of 6th Infantry Regiment under command of Lieutenant Colonel James Reed on account of pay and forage of officers of regiment.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Receipt for Funds to be Transmitted to Nathan Starr
Receipt of Samuel Lewis for money received from William Simmons to be transmitted to Nathan Starr of Middletown Connecticut as payment for the manufacture of swords, scabbards, belts, and chests.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
