Simmons ordered Swan to hold Major Constant Freeman accountable for 244 rations drawn by him during September and October for which he is not entitled.
Congressional act has suspended further enlistments unless war shall break out between the US and the French Republic or there is imminent danger of invasion of their territory by the said Republic.
Letter from Daniel Stevens, Federal Supervisor of the Revenue in Charleston, South Carolina, to William Simmons, War Department Accountant. Citation only.
Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline; routine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments; routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay; and routine instructions concerning the transfer of Army units and equipment.
Entitlement of credit; $3391.08 to William Willoughby, deceased, for erecting sundry buildings at Fort Norfolk, and repair of the barracks under authority of Captain Richard S. Blackburn.
Simmons requested Hodgdon enter annexed abstract of Dodridge Crocker's account for articles furnished to the different fortifications in Charleston, SC.
Despite lack of original bills of parcels for rations, Quarter Master,and Hospital stores furnished to the troops at different fortifications in Harbor of Charleston, amount was credited to account of Crocker. Simmons advised Crocker on disbursement of rations.
Simmons notified Secretary of War John Woodward, Agent of Fortifications for the defense of the tow and harbor of New London, submitted accounts for reimbursement. Simmons requested McHenry decide what compensations is to be allowed.
Williams is held accountable for the Warrant of General McPherson made out in Williams favor. However, McPherson took up vouchers and receipts and asked that the amount be transferred to his account which Simmons obliged.
Settlement of accounts of John Woodward, agent of Fortifications at New London, CT. Details of accounts. Simmons requested Hodgdon make the necessary entries in the Books of the Superintendent of Military Stores.
Three accounts against Waldron received, accounts regarding expenditures in the Quarter Masters and Hospital Departments required strictest scrutiny and will be examined. Simmons requested authenticated vouchers.
Simmons recounted Tillinghast's overdrawn rations and reminded him of his allotted amount. Simmons notified Tillinghast he will be held accountable at contractor price for the rations he withdrew. Simmons requested an answer to his assessment.
