William Simmons
3741 documents
Update on Recruiting Under Col Rochefontaine
Frye encloses recruiting account and vouchers for Governors Island. He has insufficient money to pay full bounty to some of the men. He will send other recruiting accounts when he has the necessary …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Unsigned Muster Rolls with Explanation
Fleming gave account of delinquency of Colonel Rochefontaine in signing muster rolls for his troops. Enclosures in 12/04/97 Rochefontaine to Fleming.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Unsettled Account Explained
Unsettled account notification just received by Farley who was unaware of the status of his accounts. Farley provided account details.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)Unknown Business
Skinner informs Simmons that it took over fifty days for Simmons' letter to reach him. He says that Simmons' office is unknown to him so the business stated in the letter should be brought to the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Treasurer Remit Sum, Details on Warrants
Sum remit by Treasurer included amount for commissions, John Bryant never appeared for amount remit to him. Jackson never possessed warrants mentioned by Simmons, he only knew of them by number and …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Transmitting My Account for Settlement
Haskell explains those parts of his account which must be resolved before his account can be settled.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Three Month's Pay
Sprigg encloses his account for the previous three months and requests that his pay be transmitted to Nicholas Fish of New York who will then pay him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Law Raising the Pay of Subalterns
Captain Frye requests an abstract of the law that allegedly raises the pay of subalterns and provides double rations to commanders of separate posts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Support for Extra Pay of Mr. Dransy, Adj. Gen. of Artificers
Payment of Pvt. Flood, cobbler, who made thirty pairs of shoes for soldiers at West Point. Rules governing artificers discussed. Artificers under direction of Mr. Dransy benefited U.S. through their …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Submitted Vouchers to the Credit of Deceased Soldier
Eaton submits a request for final settlement on behalf of the estate of Peter Frothingham, deceased.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Submission of Recruiting Account & Vouchers
Submits recruiting account and vouchers, asks to close account.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)Status of Sgt. Major Montgomery
It is surprising that evidence of William Montgomery has not been found since he has been in the Army since 1795 as a regimental Sergeant Major and has always been mustered in the staff rolls. He …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Status of James Lowry
James Lowry claims that the last muster roll on which he was included was with a detachment at Pittsburgh for June 1796 by Col. Burton who now has a command at Fort Washington. That roll should be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Status of Christian Altebran [?]
Steele informs Simmons that Christian Altebran (?) is an apprentice and under age and that is the reason he has not been included on the certificate and the recruiting account. Therefore, a request …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Speedy answer will be considered a particular favor.
Rodrique references several letters in response to Simmons' letter of the 20th and requests a speedy answer from him.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Soldiers Charged with Desertion
The reason why Pvts. John Sullivan, Hutchinson, and Kershey were mustered without remark was that they had been charged with desertion and sent to Fort Mifflin for trial. When they returned to Fort …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Simmons is Summoned
"The President wishes to see Mr. Simmons tomorrow forenoon."
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Sickness on the Frigate United States
Discusses the medical situation onboard the Navy frigate U.S.S. United States. And personal matters in his friendship with Simmons and Hagner.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Settling Sundry Accounts
The monies for which Abraham Hunt and Elias B. Dayton still stand charged on Simmons' books have been fully accounted for in settlements made at the Treasury. John Hopkins remains charged on the books …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settlement of My Accounts
Captain Thompson discusses the payment of bounty to recruits and other matters related to the settlement of his accounts.
Thompson Family PapersSettlement of Affairs for Cudworth
Due to regulations governing the disbursement of Mr. Cudworth's effects in the State of New York, Hale had to extend his stay. Hale discussed the laws prohibiting his return.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Settlement of Accounts
Accounts of expenses received, Craig will try to settle accounts, however J.Toomy descended Ohio river to Spanish Territory leaving several debts.
James Robertson PapersSettlement of Accounts
Letter regarding post notes received, Craig anticipates a settlement of Doc. Balfour's accounts.
James Robertson PapersSettlement and President's Speech Enclosed
Settlement of McLeans account to be transmitted to Simmons.
James Robertson PapersSeeks to Clear Accounts for Several Officers
Seeks to ascertain a clear statement from Capt. DeButts. Records show that Capt. DeButts stands charged with the accounts as outlined. Has not dared to reissue accounts and vouchers but will on the …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
