William Simmons
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Charge for William Craft's Services
Simmons should state the amount of the expenditures of William Craft as agent for the Department of War, and if Craft has exhibited a charge for his services, its nature and amount.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Capt. Irvine in Charleston to recover from illness
General William Irvine answers a letter from William Simmons addressed to his son, Captain Irvine. Cannot offer any reasons why he has not furnished Simmons according to promise. Mentions that …
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]Capt. Hyde's Delinquent Account
Capt. Hyde assures Simmons that, despite the dreadful disease in his breast, he intends to settle his public accounts without a moment's delay. It is his intention to close this business quickly so …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Burglary of the Superintendent's Office
It appears that the office of the Superintendent of Arms at Springfield has been broken open and considerable depredations made on his papers. This burlary occurred six to eight weeks ago but recently …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Authorization to Receive Answer On Subject of James Miller's Warrant
Secretary of War told William Miller he should have answer on warrant applied for by Miller's brother, James. Encloses letter authorizing Miller to received it
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Authorization for Robert Fisher to receive money due James Baker
James Baker writes that the bearer to the letter Robert Fisher is fully authorized to to receipt with Simmons' office any money due to Baker
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Approbation for Clothing
Discussed providing clothing for cadets and non-commissioned officers as specified by law. Because of this law, McHenry did not believe that a special sanction was required to provide for J. Wilson …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Annuities and Presents for Indians
McHenry requests an accounting of monies granted by Congress for the expense of transporting goods to pay Indian annuities and contingent expenses for presents to Indians on their visits to the seat …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Alternate Accomodations for Officers
It is reasonable that when no accomodations are available for officers at their posts, quarters should be provided elsewhere at public expense. Therefore, Capt. Amos Stoddard's claim of $1.50 per week …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Allowed Expenses
Discussed expenses related to the board of troops at taverns and the cost of entertaining citizens at the Captain's table. McHenry believed that the U.S. should pay the incidental expenses of Rodman.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Allowances to be Made to General McPherson
McHenry directs Simmons to put the sundry expenses for Brigadier General McPherson on the public expense, and lists previous officers such as Washington and Major General Lee who had been given the …
Andre DeCoppet Collection, C0063.Allowance for Clerk
McHenry gave his approval for the employment of a clerk to assist E. Stevens. Authorized allowance to pay said clerk equal to salary given in New York.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Additional Compensation During the Northhampton Expedition
McHenry directs Simmons to respond favorably to General McPherson's request for additional compensation to cover the maintenance of Captain Rodman's troop of horse and the incidental expenses of his …
W. M. Hornor CollectionAcknowledgement of State of Account, & Sending of Last Shipment of Military Stores
Acknowledges receipt of Simmons' recent letter concerning the amount he will be paid, and informs him that the final shipment of goods has been sent off, enclosing a bill of lading to prove it.
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersAccounts Peculiar to the Quartermaster
Accounts peculiar to the Quartermaster, as with transportation and quartering troops, should be referred to the agent for the Quartermaster to settle and pay agreeable to the practice in such cases. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accounts of William Crafts, Esq.
In settling the accounts of William Crafts as Agent for the Department in Charleston, South Carolina, he is to be allowed for all disbursements for purchases made or contracts entered into by him two …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accounts of Samuel Lewis
Request for information on accounts of S. Lewis and the names of the people to receive money that Lewis held.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accounts of John Wilkins and James O'Hara
Respecting the accounts of James O'Hara, Contractor for Supplying the Troops, and John Wilkins, Quartermaster General, it is incumbent upon Simmons to expedite their adjustment as well as all other …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accounts of James O'Hara, Contractor
James O'Hara, contractor for supplying the troops of the US with provisions, has submitted sundry charges amounting to $148,720.60 that have not been allowed and for which he thinks himself entitled …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accounts from Major General Hamilton
Discusses claim for expenses by Captain McClellan, incurred in attending court martial. Also encloses account for expenses pursuing deserters.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accounts for Medical Aid
Medical aid should be offered to officers by the public. If at his post but there is no aid available, an officer should be permitted to seek and secure the best medical aid at the public expense. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accounts and vouchers of certain army officers
Encloses for Simmons' perusal the copy of letter from Major General Hamilton to Swan, together with other papers relating to his repeated applications for the accounts and vouchers of certain army …
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)Accounts and Regulations
Requests regulations to prevent officers from drawing double subsistence, Henley notes he will travel to West Point to make arrangements for supplies.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Accounts and Expenditures ofr Springfield Armory
William encloses accounts and expenditures for the Springfield Armory for the third quarter of 1800.
Letters Sent (Letterbooks) by the Military Storekeeper and Paymaster, Springfield Armory, 1799-1859. (RG156)Accounts
Capt. Sparks paid, Hillis to settle account for Henley shortly.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
