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William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Lt. Muhlenberg

William Simmons informs Lt. Muhlenberg that his receipts for bounties paid must be accompanied by names, dates, and amounts.

William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with John Sehon

William Simmons informs John L. Sehon that his receipts have been received.

Receipt for payment by Jesse and Robert Waln for cannon shot

Fiscal, receipt for payment for cannon shot.

[Receipt for payment by William Commond for cannon shot.]

Fiscal, receipt for payment by William Commond for cannon shot.

One Pair of Drumsticks for Lieutenant McRea

Harris is directed to deliver one pair of drumsticks to Lieutenant William McRea for use of the Marine service on board the frigate "United States."

Delivery of Shot for Ship Bound for East Indies

Grape shot and nine pound shot to be delivered, storekeeper to be paid.

Drum-Sticks for the Frigate "United States"

"Be pleased to deliver Lieutenant William McRea for the Marine service on board the 'United States' one pair of drum-sticks."

Advice Regarding the Mounting of 24 Pound Cannons

Craig advised Hodgdon that the "24 Pounders" should not be mounted on ship or garrison carriages. Craig requested Hodgdon forward iron trunks for proper mounting of cannons.

Regarding the Settlement of Accounts

Discusses the settlement of accounts.

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Letter, citation only. Document gist 12/29/1797 letter as follows: William Simmons informs General Wilkinson on the procedure for obtaining the opinion of the Attorney General.

Letter Citation

Cited in Simmons to Campbell, 12/29/1797.William Simmons encourages Charles Campbell to submit his vouchers immediately.

Enclosed Committed to Your Protection

Marschalk sends the enclosed to Simmons for his protection.

Acknowledgement of Letter Received and Update on Accounts

Habersham acknowledges receipt of a number of letters from Simmons, and has disbursed payments as instructed by some of the letters.

Ice and Travel

River will be navigable shortly, Major Freeman to travel with his troops tomorrow.

Discussion of Planned Construction of Galleys

Discusses building and outfitting of galleys [ships], proposing to build them larger than originally planned for.

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Letter, Citation only.

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Letter, Citation only.

William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with John Steele

William Simmons informs Lt. Steele that Major Craig will pay him. Simmons also informs Steele that his claim to be reimbursed for musicians has been rejected.

William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Major Craig

William Simmons directs Major Craig to pay Lt. John Steele.

William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Lt. Hale

William Simmons informs Lt. Hale that he is not entitled to double rations.

William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Major Peters

William Simmons accounts for disbursements made agreeable to Major Peters' instructions.

William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Nicholas Fish

William Simmons directs Nicholas Fish to pay George Fleming at West Point.

William Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with George Fleming

William Simmons informs George Fleming that Nicholas Fish will disburse monies to him for payment to Thomas Hughes.

Certification of payments; account of Thomas Hughes

Certification that $121.50 is due Thomas Hughes, being the amount of his account for iron work on the gun carriages at West Point and his expenses for going to Albany and back to mend gun carriages.

Cited Document

Cited letter or document; cited in McHenry to Wilkinson, 02/09/1798.