William Simmons
3741 documents
John Middleton's Service Record
McHenry asks Simmons to check the records and determine if John Middleton served in Lee's Legion during the war.
James McHenry Papers - Microfilm #3384Instructions to the Paymaster
Having already furnished Simmons with the instructions from the Treasury to Caleb Swan, the Paymaster to the troops, Simmons should also have the enclosed letter to the Swan dated 07 September 1799.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Instructions for Jonathon Jackson for Fortifications in Boston
Encloses instructions for Jonathon Jackson as agent of fortifications in and around Boston and its harbor. Requests transmission of vouchers.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Instructions for Account Adjustments
Seeks to adjust accounts as agent of the Quartermaster General. Waits for proper circumstances so Simmons can complete his responsibilities.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.General Washington's Expenses
A letter from Lt. General George Washington indicates that his expenses exceed the pay and emoluments provided for his recent journey from Mt. Vernon to Philadelphia and returning. It will therefore …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Funding a new Assistant Secretary for General Hamilton
Encloses a letter from General Hamilton requesting funds to pay for a new Assistant Secretary. States that he plans to inform Hamilton to not take the initiative to hire one outside of the law in the …
James McHenry PapersForwards Package from Natchez Territory
Received previous letter. Forwards two packages from Natchez Territory.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Forwarding of Instructions relative to taking vouchers
Regarding accounts received from the Quarter Master's Department on the Mississippi. Wilkins informs that these accounts were made before receipt of Simmons' instructions relative to taking vouchers.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expresses Concern about John Chisolm's Illegal Record-Keeping
John Chisolm was found guilty of "the basest conduct in altering his Receipts." Believes Chisolm to be "unworthy of public Confidence." Knows of no way to secure the public debt. Hopes to prosecute …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Expresses Concern about Accusations
Expresses concern about his recent court martial and imprisonment. Accuses him of insult based on personal resentment.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Explains Method of Settling Mr. Colfax's Account
Explains method of settling account for Mr. Colfax.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Explains Designation of Posts on New York Harbor Islands
Explains consideration of all troops stationed in the islands of the harbor of New York as belonging to one post. The senior officer will be given double rations.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Expenses Related to the Removal to Trenton
Accounts related to extra expenses for the removal to Trenton should conform to the following principles: married men can charge for house rent, transportation of furniture, carriage hire for their …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenses of removing offices to Trenton
Requests the sum of money that will be necessary to cover the expenses of removing the accountant's office to Trenton due to fever in Philadelphia.
Miscellaneous Records of the Office of Indian Trade Relating to Accounts, 1796-1825. (RG75)Expenses of Joseph Williams
McHenry authorizes the allowance of all reasonable expenses incurred by Joseph Williams, paymaster of the armory at Springfield, Massachusetts, or on journeys relative to the business of the armory.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenses of James Willson
James Willson, a Cadet in the First Regiment of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, has been ordered by Major Lewis Tousard to convey dispatches from Rhode island to the Secretary of War. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Estimate of expenditures at New London, Virginia
Holt sends Simmons estimate of expenses, amounting to $184, to be paid to Samuel Hodgdon.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
