William Simmons
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Extra Pay, Forage, and Rations for an Inspector
A major has been appointed to the office of Inspector and is claiming extra pay, forage, and rations in addition to his pay as an officer of the line. Swan asks Simmons to clarify the speciic amounts …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Explanation on Contract and Cost of Carriage
Hiller explains the contract and costs for making a carriage under the direction of Colonel Rochefontaine at the post of Salem.
Records of Fort Wilkinson Garrison (Among Creek Factory Records), 1795-1801. (RG75)Explanation for Forwarded Copies of Waste Books
Hillis clarifies that the accounts in the waste book and vouchers previously sent were not intended to be entirely settled by Simmons' office. He encloses a copy of the waste book for August 1797.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Expenses to and from Oswego
Capt. William Littlefield, upon his return from Oswego, presented an account of the expenses incurred traveling to and from that place that apparently were allowed. If these expenses were allowed, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenses Related to Pursuing Deserters
Expenses incurred in the pursuit of deserters should be paid with the necessary discretion so as not to create an unnecessary burden on the public. The paymaster is not responsible for persons …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Exact Pay Per Day
In addition to enclosed receipts, Miller requests information regarding the exact pay per day of Sergeants, Corporals, Musicians, and Privates so that future mistakes will be avoided.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Errors in Accounts Current Discussed
Hale suggested two errors that could have occurred in accounts current. Hale was only credited with 10 recruits, not 11. This error created a miscalculation in the sum remit to Hale.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Error in the Pay of Dr. Allison
Swan is returning Dr. Allison's account wih observations regarding the discovery that he has been paid $200 more than was his due.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Enlistment Dates of Deserters John Cooper, William Pettis, Daniel Donoug
John Cooper, a deserter from Capt. Blackburn's command who gave himself up, claims that he should be discharged since he has made up the time he was absent. Captain Staats Morris requests the date of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Enlisting Foreigners
Based on his experience with Peter Larkins whom he recently discharged, Capt. Miller has resolved never to enlist foreigners without the strongest recommendation.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Encloser of Absentees from Role
List of absentees who were struck from the roles of troops. Believe the list was inaccurate.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Enclosed Vouchers with Signatures of Scouts
"After repeated applications and alterations in payrolls and certificates," D. Ganoaz drew on Pemberton for money to pay scouts. Referenced enclosed receipts, with signatures. Hopes to be …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Enclosed Vouchers Details, on Locations of Artillerists and Engineers
Agreeable to General Order, vouchers submitted to Mr. Swan for the monies due the corps of artillerists and engineers North West of the Ohio River. Troops traveling between forts 600 miles apart …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Enclosed Statement
Enclosed statement of Hale's recruiting account. Hale also returned account of Mrs. Nichols against Lieut. Cudworth. Due to the triffling nature of the dividend from the account Hale deferred it.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Enclosed Signed Receipt Roll for Pay of Philip Williams
Read encloses a receipt roll for Sergeant Philip Williams and the men under his command.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Enclosed Receipts, Request for Pay via Lieut. George Ross
Enclosed Muster and pay rolls for the garrison of artillerists and engineers at Fort Mifflin. Request for bounty owed troops.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Enclosed Receipts of Capt. Nichson and Order of Bryant
Nicholson receipts enclosed, order of John Bryant, Deputy Commissary of Military Stores in favor of William Smith.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Enclosed Receipts of Caleb Gibbs
Enclosed receipt for payment of Caleb Gibbs.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Enclosed Receipts for Subsistance
Encloses accounts for pay and subsistence for March 1797 for himself and John Ramsey.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Enclosed Receipts for Capt. Samuel Nicholson
Enclosed receipt of S. Nicholson agreeable to Simmons letter.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Enclosed Receipts
Bird enclosed receipts of his company, Bird requested his account credited. Capt. Porter informed Bird as one among several officers who received six months pay and subsistance. Bird explained the …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Enclosed Receipt Roll for the Pay of Sergeant Philip Williams and His Men
Read encloses receipt rolls for Sergeant Philip Williams and his men, covering January through November 1796.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Enclosed Receipt of Caleb Gibbs
Enclosed C. Gibbs receipts for payment made to him agreeable to Simmons letter.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
