William Simmons
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Enclosed Accounts
Gibbs encloses his accounts for the last quarter. He asks for the money as soon as possible, as he has a family to support.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Enclosed Accounts
Enclosed account of pay for the clerk of the Navy, requested orders for payment to be sent by the next post.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Enclosed Account of Bounty Advanced to John Garrett
Bounty advanced to John Garrett for enlistment, account enclosed. Requested sum be forwarded to West Point or New York City.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Enclosed Account for Salary
Quincy encloses his accounts for salary up to September 30, 1796.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Enclosed Account for Commission Monies
Mathews sends his account for commissions on monies received and paid.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Enclosed Account
Account information for pay, Colonel William Lyman to receive money for Bryant.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Employment, Hiring, and Pay Policies
Rochefontaine differed with policy of Simmons on the hiring of officers, soldiers, and servants along with the chain of command. Rochefontaine also objected to the money withheld from recruits. …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)DUPLICATE:Critique of Capt. Dickenson
Freeman recounted the contents of letter to Howell and critiqued Capt. Dickenson's method of account keeping. Freeman offered solutions on accountability for receipts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Duplicate Receipts from Capt. George Fleming
Enclosed are the duplicate receipts for Captain George Fleming and since Cranch is charged for the sum shown therein, he wants Simmons to transmit his receipt to him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Duplicate Muster Roll Enclosed
As ordered by the Secretary of War. Wilson encloses a duplicate muster roll.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Due to Health, Request for Pay Through Irregular Channel
Mitchell plans to visit West Point when his furlough ends. He asks Simmons to send his pay and subsistence to Colonel Chester.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Drawing Pay for the Current Month
In order to make up the balance he owes the United States, Rivardi has omitted his name from recent payrolls. However, the state of his affairs will require him to draw pay for the current month,.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Documents Received
Acknowledged receipt of muster and pay rolls and Act of Congress.
James Robertson PapersDispute over Superior Officer
Freeman thanks Simmons for information regarding his duties as paymaster. He says that the Commandant at his post has ordered him to follow the directions of the Commandant, not Simmons. He outlines …
Printed VersionsDiscussion on Allocation of Public Money
Demand for advanced money to purchase surgical instruments made, council of administration objected as to the propriety of advancing money. Commandant of the Corps stated that money previously due …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Discussion of Creek Indians
Nicoll at Fort Tamm[any] to deal with court martial of Capt. Eaton. Fort Washington at Point Peter still not garrisoned. Hawkins informed Nicoll's he should speak with the Secretary of War on …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Discrepancies over Accounts Discussed, Supporting Documentation
Differing statements of money due Stevens as Agent of Monies cause Stevens to enclose his statement that he has entered on his books. Stevens accounts were drawn up on previous instructions issued by …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Difficulty of Obtaining Receipts from Expenses Related to Pursuing Deserters
Impossible to obtain accurate receipts and accounts from non commissioned officers who are sent to pursue deserters. Most are illiterate, and tavern keepers do not keep accounts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Details on John Blair and John Peck, Agents for Regiments in Continental Service
Peck and Blair never submitted account information to the State of New Jersey because they were Continental Officers and not accountable to the state, but by recent direction of Congress, Mott had to …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Description of Accounting Procedures for Paymasters; Outlines Difficulties in Chain of Command
Letter, describes procedures and orders regarding pay at West Point which the commandant has ordered him to adopt and follow.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Delayed Recruiting Account & Receipt Rolls
Gibson apologizes for the delay in submitting his account which is due to the poor state of his health. He had recruited most of his men before he learned that he needed a certificate from the …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Defraying Incidental & Contingent Expenses in Georgia
Enclosed is a receipt for $2.14 from John Habersham, Collector of Savannah, being to defray the incidental and contingent expenses of the Department of War in Georgia. The receipt is to be annexed to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Deficiency in the Estimates of Army Pay, Etc.
Swan encloses a statement showing the deficiency in the estimates of army pay for 1795 and requests that the balance be provided as soon as it is convenient. He acknowledges receipt of Simmons' letter …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Credit for Samuel Hodgdon
Samuel Hodgdon has received credit on the books of the Treasury for the sum of $1,200 paid by him to Elias Laugham for the purpose of transferring that sum to his debit on the books of Simmons' …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
