Account of expenses incurred for pursuit of deserters submitted by Leonard required certificate of commanding officer stating expenses were reasonable and not premium. If expenses are deemed reasonable, then balance will be paid.
Account of General Hamilton for sundry expenses incurred by Graves required separate statements. Simmons included detailed instructions for submission of appropriate paperwork for reimbursement.
Extraordinary charges in Quartermaster and hospital department by William Greene and Oliver Bowen (found in account of Contractor John L. Boss), some will be deducted but it was difficult for Simmons to tell how much would be deemed admissible. Simmons noted Darling and several other officers drew provisions for servants. Simmons requested assurance of Darling that he never affixed his signature to any return that included rations for servants.
Writes that no decision has been reached on the establishment of a foundry in the vicinity of Harper's Ferry for the manufacture of muskets and cannon.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
Certification of payment; $201.25 compensation to John Foncin, Engineer for construction of fortifications for defense of Baltimore Harbor and town, agreeably to his appointment by the President of United States.
Simmons received Jackson's rationale for double rations but decision on allowance amount provided by law does not rest with Simmons. Simmons suggested Jackson state his case with the Secretary of War.
After examination of vouchers delivered by General McPherson from Northhampton Expedition, no additional allowance to pay an Officer could be granted. Simmons required express direction from the authority that fixed those allowances. General McPherson's claims inadmissible, and monies will continue to be charged to Williams account.
Encloses letter from Major General Hamilton, which requests that accounts be settled. McHenry notes to Simmons that charges are peculiar to Quartermaster Department.
Routine correspondence recommending individuals for Army and Navy appointments and routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.
