Collection

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  Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

  Simmons informs Stille that his receipt roll was received.
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  Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

  Simmons informs Duer to make all future applications to the Paymaster General.
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  Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

  Simmons informs McWhorter to expect payment from Samuel Lewis. Simmons also notifies McWhorter that all future accounting will be handled by the Paymaster General.
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  Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

  Simmons discusses the accounts of Lt. John McWhorter (paymaster for the 11th Regiment) with Caleb Swan.
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  Account Book Entries

  Forwards account due to Theodore Sedgwick and claims for mustering milita. Notice of issue of warrant for $2000 in favor of Lieutenant John G. McWhorter. Reports condition of health of D. Thompson.
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  Letter from the Accountant of the War Department

  At the Secretary of War's direction, Simmons asks Hamilton to identify a Commanding Officer at Fort Wolcott.

• RE Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers

  Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers
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  Purchase of Land

  Land for and construction of laboratory and arsenal near Philadelphia

• RE Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay

  Routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay

• RE Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers

  Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers
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  Political Views of the Local People

  Major Craig discusses the political views of the local people with Samuel Hodgdon. Notes that a shipment of money is on its way from Presquisle.
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  Preventing Incendiaries from Blowing Up the Magazine

  Fleming discusses the precautions he has undertaken to protect the magazine at West Point from blowing up due to incendiaries.

• Letter to the Accountant of the War Department

  Letter from Lieutenant Yelverton Peyton to William Simmons, War Department Accountant. Citation only.

• Letter to the Accountant of the War Department

  Letter from George Davis to William Simmons, War Department Accountant. Citation only.

• Letter to the Accountant of the War Department

  Letter from Captain Samuel Eddins to William Simmons, War Department Accountant. Image not available, citation only.

• Cited Document

  Cited letter or document; cited in Simmons to Stille, 08/03/1799.

• Letter to the Accountant of the War Department

  Letter from Major General Alexander Hamilton to William Simmons, War Department accountant. Image not available, citation only.

• RE Army Recruiting

  Routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army recruiting

• RE Applications for Army Appointments and Promotions

  Routine applications for Army appointments and promotions
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  Discussion of Arsenals

  Reports poor health; cannot attend meeting. Provides opinion on 4th arsenal and outlines where he believes the arsenals should be located. Comments on the arsenal at Harper's Ferry. Discusses arsenals in the West.
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  Delivery of Saltpeter to Philadelphia

  Reports that 500 tons of saltpeter may be expected in Philadelphia for the public accounts. Makes arrangements for the delivery of cargo.
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  Ill-Judged and Unlucky Mission

  Harper provides his assessment of American-French relations.
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  Settlement of Accounts and Health of City

  Discussed allowance for settlement. Fever has disappeared and city is healthy again. Expressed happiness.
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  Gov. Sargent's Leave of Absence

  Refers to outstanding note. Governor Sargent has obtained a leave of absence to visit his eastern friends and is expected in Philadelphia on his way to Boston, where he will attend to the business. Reminds Col. Wilkins of the wine.
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  Refers to Wagoner Invoices, Fever, Crops

  Wonders about how the wagoner plans to make use of the invoices. The invoice calls for a further allowance. The fever has disappeared from the city. Remarks on crops