James Miller
73 documents
Find the Missing Check
Enclosed is a check on the Bank of the United States for $1485.92. Another check--dated October 5th in Trenton--for the same sum is missing so Hodgdon is asked to notify Miller by post if that check …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Engaging Additional Stores
Mr. Harris engaged the additional stores from Mr. West and will inform Hodgdon how much he is charging for rent. Miller engaged one from Thomas Allison to store the goods for six months at a rate of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Correction of irregularities in accounts
Miller apologizes for irregularities in accounts, submitted them at the request of General Wilkins. Also asks that his separate accounts be examined soon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing to be Forwarded by way of New Orleans
Amidst a discussion of other shipping concerns, Miller notes that General Hamilton has directed that the clothes for the posts of Fort Adams, Fort McHenry and others on the Mississippi should go by …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing Forwarded to Captain Gibbs
At the request of Mr. Harris the following has been sent to Captain Gibbs at Bristol in hogshead No. 6: infantry private's coats and vests; sergeant's linen overalls; large buttons; and small buttons.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing Forwarded for John W. Connahy & John Glendinings' Wagons
Enclosed are invoices and receipts for clothing forwarded to Pittsburgh which then should be forwarded to their places of destination. Money would have been received sooner from Mr. Miller but for the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing for Lieutenant Blake's Recruits
Lieutenant Blake, the officer who is to recruit in Wilmington Delaware, is now going there. If the clothing is not already forwarded, Hodgdon is asked to send it on its way.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Clothing and Blankets to be Forwarded
Enclosed are the invoices of clothing for Fort Pickering and a bale of blankets for Fort Massac.forwarded on the wagon of John Weaver. They should be transported to Isaac Craig at Pittsburgh and from …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Books Balanced According to Your Plan
Miller admits that he does not understand how the books of the Quartermaster's department for the public stores balances with Hodgdon's plan.He would like Hodgdon to honor Mr. Banger's request to show …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Articles for the Northhampton Expedition, Etc.
Miller wants to know whether the articles delivered to Captain Vann for the Northhampton Expedition should go through the Quartermaster General's books in the same way as articles sent to other posts. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Abstract for cash disbursements
Miller encloses abstract of cash disbursements in Quarter Master Department as agent to John Wilkins.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Warrant from James Miller
Warrant for $7650 Miller requested from Secretary of War. Asks Simmons to deliver it to Mr. Miller Esquire.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Vouchers and disbursements on the expedition to Northampton
Miler transmits vouchers in order to answer Simmons' query regarding amount disbursed in the Quarter Master's Department on the expedition to Northampton.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Unable to Explain Certain Allowances
Has not received the information yet; therefore cannot comply with request of Secretary of War in regard to explaining certain allowances admitted into the account of some of the agents of department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Submission of abstracts of disbursements
Encloses abstracts of disbursements and purchases made in Quarter Master Department by John Wilkins during December 1799.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Requests Discussion of Process of Quarterly Accounts
Letter, encloses vouchers for disbursements in the Quartermasters Department.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Request for Warrant in Favor of John Wilkins Jr. for Delivery to William Miller
Miller requested from Secretary of War Samuel Dexter a warrant for $15,000 in favor of John Wilkins Jr., Quarter Master General and asks that it be delivered to Miller's brother, William Miller.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Regarding payment to Benjamin Overholser
Refers to articles for which Benjamin Overholser received payment for transportation. Were private property of Major George Stevenson of 10th Regiment.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Query regarding whether clerks may sign receipts
Miller notes that requiring certain persons to come and sign receipts is an inconvenience. He asks whether clerks may sign receipts and whether this will be considered a sufficient voucher.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
