William Simmons
3741 documents

Some Men Now Having Five Months Pay Due Them
07/04/1795 Letter SignedTousard discusses his concerns about compensation of the officers and men and stresses the urgency of paying them in a timely manner. Some have not been paid in five months.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Six Months Since Receiving My Pay
07/02/1795 Autograph Letter SignedSince six months have elapsed since Wilson has received his pay, he asks for the money permitted him and his men by Captain Harris's muster roll.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Settling Captain Heth's Account
12/07/1795 Autograph Draft Letter SignedCaptain Heth encloses the duplicate receipt rolls for the pay of his detachment. He has been informed that his accounts are under examination and that the balance due him will soon be forwarded. He …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Settlement of Subsistence & Recruiting Accounts
10/20/1795 Autograph Letter SignedDayton's subsistence account is being forwarded but he is awaiting the opportunity to travel to Philadelphia to settle his recruiting account in person.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Settlement of Price's Account
11/11/1795 Autograph Letter SignedPrice would like to be allowed to settle his account without having to make the arduous journey to Philadelphia. As a result of a wound he received, he suffers from violent pressure on his breast …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Settlement of accounts with First, Second, Third, Fourth Sub Legions
12/14/1795Lists pay, forage and subsistence for officers; warrants; muster rolls, settlement of sundry subsistence accounts.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Second Copy of Vouchers Forwarded
09/09/1795 Autograph Letter SignedPrevious letter with vouchers believed to be lost, second copy to be mailed. Requested balance fowarded through Captain Mitchell.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Rules Governing Pay and Rations
07/17/1795 Autograph Letter SignedSchedule of payment received. Henley recounted how to pay officers and rules for receiving rations.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Request to Detroy Order from Lynch
11/23/1795 Autograph Letter SignedLynch encloses his receipt for two month's pay and requests that the order in favor of Mr. [illegible] be destroyed since it is of nuse to either party.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Wages Due Workmen
12/17/1795 Autograph Letter SignedRequests that pay be sent for the workmen since they buy their own provisions and it is "market season"
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Supplies Previously Requested
11/14/1795 Autograph Letter SignedLynch reiterated request for money to be forwarded to Hardy from previous letter. Lynch requested the supplies discussed by dispersed to Nicholas Fish.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Pay Advance
07/15/1795 Autograph Letter SignedRequest for advanced pay, matters of delicacy and motivation from Mrs. Lynch induced Lynch to write Simmons.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Pay
09/02/1795 Autograph Letter SignedRequests the pay due him, totaling $327.48.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Orders of Payment
09/30/1795 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses accounts of pay due September 30 and asks that orders for payment be forwarded.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Money to Pay Garrisons
12/14/1795 Autograph Letter SignedFreeman reiterated his request for money to pay garrisons at Beard's Bluff and St. Mary's. Rolls paid by Col. Pope, accounts current of late Col. Dorsey (d) and pay rolls No. 3 & 5 enclosed.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Money to be Forwarded to Col. Fish
03/29/1795 Autograph Letter SignedMorris can obtain money due him and his troops by way of a draft from Col. Fish in favor of Capt. Fleming.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Money
11/17/1795 Autograph Letter SignedFleming reiterated his request for money from the Secretary of War. Fleming enclosed nearly all the remaining vouchers due Simmons.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Method of Payment
05/16/1795 Autograph Letter SignedHale notified Simmons that Nicholas Smith deserted. Also requested information on what percentage of bounty should be paid to inlisted men in regards to the recently passed Act by Congress.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Instructions on Certifying Payroll
05/31/1795 Autograph Letter SignedMitchell forwards a muster roll and pay roll, and requests blank muster rolls.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Inspection of Accounts
12/28/1795 Autograph Letter SignedFreeman requested Simmons inspect amount handed to him by the Temporary Pay Master for expenses accrued at New York during the execution of a mission ordered by the Commanding Officer of West Point …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Information Regarding Payments
10/25/1795 Autograph Letter SignedAcknowledges receipt of Simmons' letter of October 24 saying that her portion of her husband's pay will be given to her again. She wants to arrange to receive her portion every 3 months.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Information on Balance of Account of Soldier to be Discharged
06/24/1795 Autograph Letter SignedGibson requests the balance of pay and clothing for two soldiers who are leaving the service.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Request for Accounts
09/23/1795 Autograph Letter SignedFitzpatrick to leave Philadelphia shortly, requested accounts from auditor and money that his is authorized to receive through power of attorney. Hopes to settle accounts. Enclosed power of attorney …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Report on A. Hunn
12/08/1795 Autograph Letter SignedDelivery of muster and pay roll by Adrian Hunn, with list of detachments included in rolls. Noted Hunn's role in militia that fought against "western insurrection" and service as paymaster and that …
James Robertson Papers
Regarding Salary
05/17/1795 Autograph Letter SignedHoudin has been writing to Howell for his salary but has received no response. He hopes that Simmons will send him his pay for October 1794 - May 1795.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
