William Simmons
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Second Quarter Accounts, 1797
Enclosed are current Quarterly Accounts with the War Department for the quarter ending 30 June 1797.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Samuel Lewis receipt to transmit to Lieutenant R. Butler for the recruiting service
Lewis received $300 from William Simmons to transmit to Lieutenant Richard Butler at Pittsburgh on account of recruiting service.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Rolls for October 1797
Enclosed are Capt. Miller's muster and pay rolls for October 1797, amounting to a total of $56.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Rivardi's Relinquishment of Pay
Enclosed is a copy of Major Rivardi's reqlinquishment of a certain part of his pay. Since he is going to Niagara to command it is probable that Swan will no longer examine his payrolls and therefore …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Return of persons entitled to land
Encloses a return of persons entitled to land received from the Executive of the State of Virginia, requesting that the return be examined by the Accountant.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Response to the Letter of November 17th
Drasney assures Simmons that the letter from the Secretary of War to Colonel Rochefontaine, dated November 15th, should resolve the difficulty discussed in Simmons' letter of November 17th.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Resolutions of the House of Representatives
Enclosed is a copy of certain resolutions of the House of Representatives, passed on 3 March 1797, requiring estimates and statements by the military and naval establishments. Measures should be taken …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Requested Interview
Mr Schaffer requests an interview with Mr. Simmons so he asks Simmons to please appoint a time when he will be at leisure for the interview.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request to Settle Accounts of Public Monies
Lewis cannot comply with Simmons' request to settle his public accounts because he does not have all his vouchers with him and some were burned.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request to Settle Account
Cadet requested Simmons make settlement for rations with W. Garrison due to Landais' recent arrival at Newport with Capt. Elliott.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request to Advance Money to Col. Rochefontaine
Request to transmit money to Lieut. Col. Rochefontaine who should be reimbursed for the advanced pay he issued to J. Lynch.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request of Payment to be Forwarded
Samuel Heath, attorney for Captain Greaton, requests that $30 of Captain Greaton's pay be fowarded to Heath.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Stoppage of Payment
R. Allison requested a stoppage to the payment of his account due to a misunderstanding regarding the power of attorney given to Matthew Ernest. Allison requested a certificate of the stoppage in …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Reimbursement
Rodrique transmits the enlistments and receipts for bounty of three men for which he requsts payment. He reminds Simmons that as a lieutenant subsisting on $3 of rations per month, he cannot survive …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Rank and Command of Officers Listed
Freeman and Ingersoll want to know if any of the officers or men they have listed as being attached to West Point are now attached to other companies.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Payment, Draft in favor of Joshua Coit
Enclosed account that Watrous filled out more completely and submitted a second copy of accounts. Since Watrous was unable to obtain the price of rations at various locations at which rations were …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Pay with Forwarded Account
Claghorne forwarded his accounts because he had not been paid and assumed Simmons had not received the accounts he mailed on July 3rd.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Pay of William Allen be Forwarded to Reading, PA
Lyman to travel to Pittsburg, requests pay of William Allen be forwarded to Reading, and Lyman's pay to be given over to the care of Mr. Shoemaker.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Pay
Nicholson requests an order for pay and rations for the last quarter.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for Pay
Lyman notified Simmons he took on William Alban who supported Lieut. Drake Allen. Lyman requested information on obtaining pay for said soldier.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Monies Due Ebenezer Wood for Services in the American War
Keteltas submits Ebenezer Wood's claim for money due him for serving the American War. Among his claims are request for compensation for his horse, fulfillment of a bounty, and proportion of captured …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Information on Donation of Land
Lyon needs to know if he is entitled to a donation of land from the Honorable Congress as his role as Supernumery Lieut. of the 6th Regiment. Lyon refered Simmons to his muster rolls for a record of …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Explicit Instruction on Method of Payment
Freeman encloses several accounts. He asks Simmons for explicit directions in dealing with these accounts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Double Rations with Supporting Documentation
Hale supported his request for double rations, included certificate requested by Simmons. Discussed wording of Act pertaining to allocations of rations. Cited Lieut. Marschalk and Capt. Miller as …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Directions on Proper Method of Signing Muster Rolls
Freeman is having difficulty getting the muster rolls signed. He will send his accounts in a few days.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
