William Simmons
3741 documents
Account of John Woodward
John Woodward should be furnished with the forms necessary for maintaining his account. The Secretary of War wants it to be understood that whenever monies are advanced to an agent not previously …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account of Francis Mentges
The account of Francis Mentges, agent for erecting fortications on Mud Island in the Delaware River, has been closed on the books of the Treasury with a balance of $4,494.11 due him. Simmons should …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account of Dr. Charles Brown
Dr. Charles Brown, Surgeon of the First Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers, should be instructed as to what vouchers or evidence is necessary for his claim to be acted upon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account of Capt. Thomas Lewis
Capt. Thomas Lewis has written that in settling his account with Simmons' office, sundry charges have not been admitted to which Lewis feels entitled. He therefore has made an appeal to the Treasury. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account from Public Books for June 1799
Encloses entry in public books for the month of June with army payments. Notes that he has not received Lieutenant Wright's records of Captain Sparks's company. Reports payment to Lieutenant Chandler …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Account for Joshua Orme to Add to Books
Refers to list of articles purchased by Joshua Orne, agent of fortifications at Marblehead. Will make the proper entries in his books to hold Orne accountable.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Account Current with With Jacob Blount
An account current with Jacob Blount for making ten carriages of the seacoast kind at a cost of $120 each. Tredwell certifies that the carriages have been made in conformity with the directions of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Abstract of payments made by the agent of the Department of War in the State of Tennessee
Stephen Hillis forwards abstract of payments made by the agent of the Department of War in the State of Tennessee on account of the recruiting service and an abstract on account of the hospital …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Abstract of Forage Issued to McPherson.
Abstract of forage issued to General McPherson and his family [aides] during the Northhampton Expedition.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Abstract for cash disbursements
Miller encloses abstract of cash disbursements in Quarter Master Department as agent to John Wilkins.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)[Untitled]
Burbeck informs Simmons of the time of service of Isadore Peltier who worked for several years as a mason on various public works projects for the pay of $2 per day.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Will Send Copies of Monthly Charges with Next Post
Sends list of monthly charges in next post. Announces departure of wagons the following day.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Wilkins explanation regarding some objections to his accounts
In responding to objections to accounts, Wilkins notes a lack of clarity regarding certain principles on scope and scale of authority of the Quarter Master General, under what conditions he may make …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Warrant from James Miller
Warrant for $7650 Miller requested from Secretary of War. Asks Simmons to deliver it to Mr. Miller Esquire.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Vouchers and disbursements on the expedition to Northampton
Miler transmits vouchers in order to answer Simmons' query regarding amount disbursed in the Quarter Master's Department on the expedition to Northampton.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Use of Quartermaster to Settle Accounts
Enclosed letter from Maj. Rivardi regarding clothing for troops at Niagara, discussed having a quartermaster at each post to handle expenses and settlement of accounts. Details on different …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Unlawful Charges by Doctor
The last letter from Simmons instructed Dr. Brown what vouchers were necessary for submitting for reimbursement. Discussed Dr. Brown's request for compensation for services rendered sick Indians in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Unable to Explain Certain Allowances
Has not received the information yet; therefore cannot comply with request of Secretary of War in regard to explaining certain allowances admitted into the account of some of the agents of department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
