William Simmons
3741 documents

Lawsuit Pending Involving Account of C. Burlingham
05/28/1796 Autograph Letter SignedThe account of C. Burlingham was rendered for settlement but never finalized; it included an order of Peter Hazard in favor of Israel Pearce. Pearce and Hazard are now engaged in a lawsuit and want a …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)- No image
Langham's Account
06/30/1796 Cited letter or documentCITATION only. Hagner to Langham 07/22/1796. [Acknowledges receipt of accounts and vouchers that will be examined and credited to his account at the War Department.]
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John L. Hinecker Not Mentioned on the Pay Roll
02/01/1796 Autograph Letter SignedDayton has not included John L. Hinecker in the transmitted pay roll because he is unsure of the amount of time he had already been enlisted.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Jobe Harrington Pardoned from Desertion
07/07/1796 Autograph Letter SignedHarrington wrongly pardoned and paid, he deserted again from West Point. Miller requested pay for himself, Serjt. Joel Cook, Corpl. James Blakeslee, Lewis Hawley Music, Eli Bennett Music, and Pvt. …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Jerome Mirthie, Director of Artillery Artificiers, Paid
02/15/1796 Autograph Letter SignedPer instructions, Stevens has paid Jerome Mirthie his salary.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Information requested
05/25/1796 Autograph Letter SignedRequests information "on the subject of my worthy Col." Cited in Simmons to Blackburn 06/03/1796
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Information on Extra Pay, Paperwork on the Discharge of Soldiers
01/19/1796 Autograph Letter SignedRequest for withholding extra pay for Lieut. McClallen and Freeman. Request for paperwork regarding the discharge of Daniel Moses and Daniel Downey.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Immediate Discharge for Daniel Downey due to Disability
02/12/1796 Autograph Letter SignedImmediate discharge of Daniel Downey requested, along with the paperwork for the discharge of Daniel Moses. Comments on Jordan Kersey, a man of color, enlisted in the corps of artillerists who was …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)- No image
Houdin Owes Money to the Public
05/09/1796 Cited letter or documentCITATION only. Simmons to Houdin 05/24/1796. [Notifies Houdin that his accounts have been examined and that he owes money to the War Department.]
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Gorham's Account
05/28/1796 Cited letter or documentCITATION only. Simmons to Gorham 06/13/1796. [Receipt from Mrs. Sally Greaton will be credited to Gorham's account at the War Department.]
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General Estimate of the Expenses of the Accountant's Officer
10/03/1796 Letter SignedIn order for the Secretary of War to provide a general estimate of the expenses of the War Department, Simmons is directed to report the number of clerks, with their salaries, needed to carry out the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Geddes Left Yesterday for West Point, Etc.
05/11/1796 Autograph Letter SignedDayton encloses the pay and muster rolls for his men. Lieutenant Geddes left for West Point.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Freeman's Account
05/23/1796 Cited letter or documentCITATION only. Simmons to Freeman 06/08/1796. [Notifies Freeman that his "account current" and vouchers were received, examined, approved, and credited.]
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Forwarding of Money for Pay of Militia
04/22/1796 Letter SignedRegarding directions to Mr. Wheelen and Mr. Miller to forward money of militia. Will set out to Gallipolis to pay men; receipts to be forwarded.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Forwarded Rolls and Estimatesn
02/08/1796 Autograph Letter SignedHolt forwards rolls and estimates for January and asks that money be paid to Samuel Hodgdon.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Forwarded Rolls and Estimates,
07/11/1796 Autograph Letter SignedHolt sends his rolls and estimates, totaling $1644.69.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Forwarded Muster Roll of Fleming's Men
12/15/1796 Autograph Letter SignedForwarded muster roll of G. Fleming's men. Noted in post script that Rochefontaine received Simmons note to transmit money to N. Fish which would then repay Rochefontaine for an advance he made to …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)- No image
Forged Powers of Attorney
06/16/1796 Cited letter or documentCITATION only. Simmons to Biddle 06/17/1796. [Discusses forged powers of attorney presented at the War Department from soldiers John Young and William Smallwood claiming land as soldiers of the …
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Forage Pay for Paymasters, Etc.
07/10/1796 Cited letter or documentCITATION only. Simmons to Swan 09/16/1796. [Discusses the position of General Wilkinson on forage pay for Sub-Legion paymasters and quartermasters, the settling of the accounts of the sub-legion …
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Following Prices are Fixed by the Secretary of War for a Stand of Arms
01/30/1796 Copy of documentDescribes and fixes prices for arms to be sold or reimbursement.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Five Hundred Dollars for the Indian Department
12/01/1796 Autograph Document SignedLewis acknowledges receipt of a warrant for five hundred dollars on account of the Indian Department for which he accepts responsiblity.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Explanation of Expenses Incurred on Furlong and at New Port
10/22/1796 Autograph Letter SignedLovell accounts for expenses incurred while at New Port, he is upset Simmons denied claims for reimbursement related to his duties, pursuing deserters, etc.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
