William Simmons
3741 documents
Discussion of Northampton Expedition
Brigadier General MacPherson reports the inability to maintain Captain Rodman's horse troops on the Northampton expedition. Discussion of care of family during expeditions.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Disbursements of Captain Thomas Beatly at Harper's Ferry
Letter, enclose abstracts of disbursements made by Captain Thomas Beatly at Harper's Ferry.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Disbursements for Quartermaster's Department
Letter, encloses abstract of disbursements on the Quartermaster Department.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Delivery of box with pay vouchers
Sends a box by Mr Herbert containing vouchers for Mr. Hillis' payments as paymaster of troops in Tennessee;
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Copy of Waste Book for month of October and copy of account with Mr Lewis Agent to Cherokees
Henley sends to Simmons a copy of Waste Book for month of October and copy of account with Mr Lewis Agent to Cherokees.
Settled Indian Accounts and Claims, 1794-1894. (RG217)Copy of Regulations for Barracks or Quarters of Officers
List of allowances for officers for housing and fuel.
Nathaniel Paine Collection, Irvings Life of George Washington, 10 Volumes.Copies of entries in books
Reports payment according to previous letter. Forwards copies of his books for the month of February.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)Contingent Expenses of Military Officers
Enclosed is a copy of Gen. Hamilton's letter to Benjamin Williamson, Deputy Paymaster General at New York, instructing him to settle certain contingent and incidental expenses of military officers …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Construction of Defenses on Beacon Island
Capt. James Taylor is authorized to construct certain works and defenses on Beacon Island, North Carolina. Simmons should transmit to Taylor the necessary forms and instructions relative to his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of William Small
It appears that the settlement of the account of Mr. Mackey, late storekeeper at Harper's Ferry, is being delayed because of a question regarding a warrant issued in favor of William Small. McHenry …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of Simmons' Clerks
McHenry has received the list of Simmons' clerks and the sums to which each may be entitled during the coming year. According to the law, the Accountant's office is entitled to $6,340 but …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of Officers of the Quartermaster's Dept.
In order to make a determination regarding the compensation of officers and agents employed in the Quartermaster's department, McHenry will need the Report of the Quartermaster General on each …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of David Thompson
David Thompson, who acted as a recorder at a Court of Inquiry held at Fort Niagara by order of Major General Hamilton, should be compensated. If there is no rule that applies to his case, Simmons …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of Captain Guion
Even though at the time of his service the office of Deputy Paymaster was not in the law, Captain Guion is entitled to the thirty dollars compensation per month that the law now allows because he did …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation for Superintending the Canal
The reasons stated by John Mackey, paymaster and storekeeper for the armory at Harpers Ferry, for the compensation he allowed Mr. Shepherd for superintending the canal convinces McHenry that a man of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation for Soldiers Employed to the Eastward
The soldiers employed by Major [Lewis] Tousard as laborers on the fortifications to the eastward, and as artificers, are to be allowed the per diem compensation promised them for their services.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation for Rent and Caring for Sick at Fort McHenry
Enclosed letter from S. Morris and accounts for rent of a room by engineer and for the payment of a matron who attended sick soldiers at Fort McHenry. Addressed Simmons requirement for supporting …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Colonel Hayes Accounts
Reasons for Colonel Hayes not settling accounts with Henley as Muster Master. Henley thinks Hayes has been overpaid for that work.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Claims Presented for Extra Services
At a meeting of the heads of departments, the question came up regarding whether a person holding an office to which pay and emoluments are annexed by law is entitled to extra pay for extra services. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Claim of Baylor Hill
Letter to the War Department Accountant concerning a claim by the attorney of Baylor Hill, who allegedly served as a Captain of Cavalry in the 1st Virginia Regiment under the command of Col. Anthony …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
