William Simmons
3741 documents
Transmittal of abstracts
Transmittal of abstracts accompanied with vouchers contained in packets for disbursement of cash in Quarter Master, Indian, Hospital and Ordnance Departments.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transmittal of abstracts
Transmittal of abstracts accompanied with vouchers contained in packets for disbursements of cash in Quarter Master, Indian, Hospital and Ordnance Departments.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transferred Accounts
The accounts listed have been closed on the books of the Treasury and should be transferred to the accounts in Simmons' office.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Submission of Remaining Unspent Funds Upon Retirement as Purveyor
Submits to the War Department Accountant's Office the balance of the U.S. funds in his possession, now that his term as provisional Purveyor of Public Supplies has ended.
Jonathan Williams PapersSubmission of abstracts of disbursements
Encloses abstracts of disbursements and purchases made in Quarter Master Department by John Wilkins during December 1799.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Springfield Armory Accounts for Last Quarter 1799
Williams encloses accounts of Armory and Military Departments at Springfield for the last quarter of 1799. He asks if his accounts for previous quarter have passed.
Letters Sent (Letterbooks) by the Military Storekeeper and Paymaster, Springfield Armory, 1799-1859. (RG156)Settling the Account at Niagara
Since there is apparently no quartermaster at Niagara, Major [John Jacob] Rivardi is required to settle the accounts himself and should be instructed in the methods for doing so.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settlement for Deputy Agent to the Cherokee
Letter from Secretary James McHenry to William Simmons, War Department Accountant. Silas Dunmore, late deputy agent to the Cherokee Nation, is to be settled with for the necessary expences which he …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Seeks Information on Payment for Officers attending a Court Martial
Comments on pay for officers attending court martials, hoping that reasonable expenses should be paid. Requests information on how this is handled in the War Department.
Letters Sent by the Accountant of the Navy Department, Sep 1798-May 1800. (RG45)Salaries of Clerks to Secretaries
The salaries of Chief Clerks to department Secretaries should be higher than those of any branch of a department. The nature of their business and the confidence in them justifies their higher …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Rules on Double Rations
Enclosed letter addressed Secretary of War's opinion on uniform rules in allowing double rations and what to do when the request for double rations is questionable.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Response to Simmons Letter and Pay in Arrears
Henley responds to Simmons' letter of January 24 by making arrears payments of $288 to the men. He requests that Simmons forward a copy of the entries for Henley's books for February 1800.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Requests Information about Department Costs
The Secretary of the Navy has requested an estimate of the cost and equipment of all vessels in the service of the Navy. Requests amount charged in Simmons's department.
Letters Sent by the Accountant of the Navy Department, Sep 1798-May 1800. (RG45)Requests Discussion of Process of Quarterly Accounts
Letter, encloses vouchers for disbursements in the Quartermasters Department.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Requested Advice on Method of Charging U.S. for Expenses
Phelps and Sanford enclosed bill related to the storage and maintenance of arms and clothing for U.S. They were uncertain on how to charge the government for their services and therefore requested …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request to send accounts up to the present day
Asks if proper to send account up to present day. Refers to Colonel Stevens' accounts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for Warrant in Favor of John Wilkins Jr. for Delivery to William Miller
Miller requested from Secretary of War Samuel Dexter a warrant for $15,000 in favor of John Wilkins Jr., Quarter Master General and asks that it be delivered to Miller's brother, William Miller.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Request for Receipts to Substantiate the Charges in Gaithers account
Gaither says that the receipts that Simmons wants to substantiate charges in his account are in a book that cannot be conveyed to Simmons. He notes that every necessary proof has been submitted to …
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Request for Price of Bricks and Lime
Requested prices Mr. McCrary charged for bricks and lime which were purchased for the fortifications at Rhode Island.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Reports Questions about Lieutenant Davidson's Claims
Seeks to understand the facts of Lieutenant Davidson's claims. Received report from William Blount. Information proves that Mr. Allison was paid. Refers to records of Mr. Howell, late paymaster. …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Report of Muster Rolls; Awaiting News from Mr. Jackson in Cumberland
Reports information found in master rolls. Hopes to see Mr. Jackson to know Mr. Allison's report. Reports that the wagons have departed for Philadelphia with a box for Simmons's brother and vouchers …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Report of Mr. Hillis's Vouchers as Accurate; Forwards Accounts
Examined Mr. Hillis's vouchers, which shall be sent to Mr. Herbert. Mr. Hillis will enclose abstracts and vouchers for Henley's expenditures in the Indian Department.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Report of Accounts for December 1799, Abstracts for Army & Quartermasters
Encloses copies of books for December with abstracts for the army and quartermasters. Discusses further activity for the abstracts on public business to expedite vouchers. Infers that militia payments …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Rent Etc. Due J. Seagrove
Paperwork submitted by McHenry show claims of J. Seagrove against U.S. for rent due on lands and buildings occupied by the government. McHenry authorized payment to be rendered to John Ross. Claim …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
