William Simmons
3741 documents
Difficulties With Pay Requests
McCall asks for Simmons' advice in dealing with the requests for pay of several individuals. For example, should the cost of their horses be deducted from officers' pay.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Details on Contingent Accounts with Mistake
Dayton received vouchers that Simmons deemed inadmissable and also clarified mistake regarding contingent accounts in hopes of correct reimbursement.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Destitute Soldiers Furnished Own Rations
Enclosed receipt rolls and vouchers. Williams furnished his men and himself with rations, bounty, and contingent expenses due to lack of contractor to supply necessary goods. Williams seeking …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Delays May Prove Fatal
In his partially illegible scrawl, Wilkinson seems to be discussing the current situation on the western frontier.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Delayed Pay
Col. [Edward] Carrington has indicated that he is only authorized to pay Capt. [Richard] Blackburn. It is hard not to receive one's pay simply because Capt. Blackburn is not available to pay it and it …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Defending Myself Against Malicious Implications
Fearing that he may be the object of a personal attack by the Democrats, Heth provides a detailed explanation of his accounts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Deduction of $1.20
Nicholson expresses concern regarding the $1.20 that Simmons had deducted as an over-charge in Nicholson's subsistence account. His pay and subsistence for April 1 to June 30 is $334.20 and if he made …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Decision of Court Martial Effects on Payment
The June pay roll for West Point included two soldiers who were past their service time, but who have been detained due to a court martial. The decision of the court martial was sent to the Secretary …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)David Henley's Receipt
Enclosed is David Henley's receipt for the sum of money that was delivered to Ensign Smith to forward to Henley.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)David Henley Accounts
Various accounts and estimates of expenditures relative to Major Jackson and two other companies submitted or discussed.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Corrected Muster
There was a mistake in Marschalk's last muster and payroll that should be corrected. John Dale's enlistment began on the 4th instead of the 14th of August. A note has been made on the pay receipt and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Copy of Waste Book of Agent for the Dept. of War
"Herewith you will receive a Copy of the Waste Book of the Agent for the Department of War for the Month of September 1797."
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Copy of Accounts Enclosed
Copy of accounts enclosed, Hale remarked on the loss of the original accounts with vouchers and stated his account was balanced.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Conducting Indians to Philadelphia
One thousand dollars is advanced to the Quartermaster's department so that John Wilkins, Quartermaster General, can advance said amount to Capt. John Heth to be used for conducting Indians to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Concerning financial issues in the War Department
Extract of a letter written to the War Department accountant explaining the War Secretary's power to determine the rules of compensation and allowance for service where no rule has been established by …
James McHenry PapersConcerning financial issues and troop payments
Regarding a requisition on the Treasury for $20,000 for Major Freeman. McHenry also discusses pay for the troops at Norfolk.
James McHenry PapersCompensation of Troops in Georgia
John Hambersham, Collector of Customs in Savannah, has been paid $13,000 for the pay and forage of the troops in Georgia up to 31 March 1797. The further sum of $385 has been paid to Capt. Nicoll for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of Kalteisen & His Detachment
Stevens has paid Capt. Michael Kalteisen $695.07, being his pay and that of the detachment under his command, including the forage of Surgeon's Mate Frederick Dalcho, for the period up to 30 April …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation of Augustus DeGrasse, Etc.
The Treasurer has provided the sum of $225 to be paid to Augustus DeGrasse, Engineer at Charleston, being his compensation through March 1797 and enclosed is his receipt.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation for Samuel Nicholson
Nicholson requests his last quarter's pay and rations, due 30 June 1797.Enclosed is his bill of expenses while on duty at Hope Furnace proving cannon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Compensation for an express courier
Forwards a letter from an express courier employed by the Army to run dispatches to Oswego with his explanation of the mission and his recommendation as to the justness of the man's charges. Cited in …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Clarification on Muster and Pay Rolls for the Garrison at Niagara
Rivardi enclosed muster and pay roll, noting his pay stoppage as approved by Mr. Swan.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Claims for Expenses of Pay and Forage Unable to be Found
Freeman searched diligently for any papers related to the claims of pay and forage but was unable to find any related to the subject. Freeman will send someone to New York to receive the money sent …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
