William Simmons
3741 documents
Joseph Perkins Made Superintendent of the Armory by Holt
Holt is taking a two month leave of absence and has deputized Joseph Perkins to act for him while he is gone.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)John Habersham Held Accountable for Two Dollars
Two dollars should be remitted by the Treasurer in favor of John Habersham, being for the incidental and contingent expenses of the Department of War in Georgia. Warrants and receipts are to be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Integrity of Ensign Remington Discussed
Remington put under civil arrest by creditors for debts, and Eaton had the ensign in close confinement. Man who arrested the ensign deserve no thanks from his country due to the debauchery and …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Instructions and Forwarded Packet
Duplicate of Simmon's letter to be delivered via Col. Sproat. Once letter is in hand, Craig will follow instructions outlined by Simmons. Will forward packet for Caleb Swan in the care of Major B. …
James Robertson PapersInsertion of Names to Muster and Pay Rolls
Letter, encloses a pay roll for March and a muster and pay roll for April and May; mentions that recruiting and contingent accounts will follow.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)I Wish Nothing Unjust, Etc.
Thompson has received the journal of his march from Winchester to Pittsburgh but has not yet had time to prepare his accounts but will transmit them soon with his muster roll. He expects to be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)I am laboring under some disadvantages...
Houdin discusses the disadvantages that he is experiencing in settling his accounts and asks Simmons to convey this information to the Secretary of War.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Horatio Dayton's Receipts
Enclosed are Lieutenant Horation Dayton's receipts for the $83.01 remitted to him according to Simmons' instructions.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Help Wanted: Clerk to Assist
Tousard warns that an officer who is charged with recording the proceedings of the Council and conducting correspondence with Simmons would have little time to learn the duties of an Artillerist and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forage pay
Requests to know the reasons why he received no allowance in his pay account for forage as adjutant and quartermaster. Refers to an Act of Congress authorizing the pay.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Fish's account
Fish again asks Simmons to give early attention to his account for acting as agent for the War Department for military supplies. Simmons lack of attention to the account is preventing the settlement …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Fish's account
Asks for Simmons to give early attention to his account for acting as agent for the War Department for military supplies.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Financial Documents for Presque Isle
Enclosed pay and muster roll and voucher of expenditures for troops stationed at Presque Isle. Also enclosed pay advance for Capt. Crawford, authorized by Col. Butler, who needed to support his …
James Robertson PapersExplanation regarding a receipt
Explains the reason why the receipt of Captain Bruff has not been forwarded to the War Office
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Explanation for Muster Roll of Artillerists and Engineers
No documents exist that show the payment of Lieut. David Hale's recruits, therefore their information was omitted. Information on Major Roberts account requested.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
