John Wilkins, Jr.
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Account of John Wilkins, Jr.
Wilkins explains the most recent details and complications of his account.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account Can Be Settled by Drawing on Col. Butler at Knoxville
Discusses a bill for payment upon Mr. Steele, which was refused; directs Hodgdon to call upon Col. Butler for the necessary funds.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Schooner to be Built at Detroit, Etc.
Enclosed is an estimate of expenditures for the Quartermaster's department that Hodgdon should examine for accuracy. Currently, Matthew Ernest is acting as Quartermaster General and has authority to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Bill Drawn on Wilkins' Order
Colonel Wilkins advises Hodgdon of a bill he has drawn for one thousand dollars that should be charged to him. (illegible)
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Two Drafts Drawn on Hodgdon
Wilkins has drawn on Hodgdon a draft in favor of Wilson Hunt for $500 and a draft in favor of Owen and Jonathan Jones for $50.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Two Bills Drawn on Hodgdon
Bill No. 93 for $1000 in favor of [?] and Bill No. 94 for $700 in favor of Beckham & Reese have been drawn on Hodgon
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Two Bills Drawn in Favor of James Hog
Bill of Exchange No. 87 for $300 and No. 88 for $200 have been drawn on Hodgdon in favor of James Hog.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ten Bills Drawn in Favor of Francis Jones
Ten bills, for a total of $6000, have been drawn on Hodgdon in favor of Francis Jones. The bills are numbered 106 - 115.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Subscription to the "Country Porcupine," Etc.
With the permission of the Secretary of War, Wilkins plans to travel to Philadelphia where he hopes to meet with Hodgdon and thank him for the many favors he has provided. He also will purchase the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shot & Shells of All Sizes, Etc.
Among other matters, Wilkins notes that shot and shells can be had locally at a price that will probably not exceed eighty dollars per ton. Bills No. 66, 77, and 78 have been drawn on Hodgdon for a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settlement of Exchange in Favor of James McCluney
Settlement of Exchange No. 116 has been drawn on Hodgdon for fifteen hundred dollars in favor of James McLuney.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settlement of Exchange in Favor of James Hogg
Settlement of Exchange No. 90 has been drawn on Hodgdon for three hundred dollars in favor of James Hogg.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settlement of Exchange in favor of David Wallace
Settlement of Exchange No. 96 for four hundred dollars in favor of David Wallace has been drawn on Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sesame Seed Oil for Public Use
Wilkins requests that for public use ten gallons of sesame seed oil be sent to Pittsburgh by the first available wagon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Returns from Posts on the Frontiers
Wilkins transmits to the Secretary of War a general return of the Quartermaster's stores on hand at the several posts on the frontier based on the most authentic returns from those posts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Regarding Power of Attorney & Account Settlement
Discusses Hodgdon's power of attorney and the settlement of Wilkins' accounts.
John Wilkins LetterbookPurchase Two Quarter Casks of Sherry Wine
Wilkins asks Hodgdon to purchase two quarter-casks of sherry wine from Mr. Hager. Hager's is of particular kind purchased by Colonel Nevill and should be forwarded to Isaac Craig in Pittsburgh and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Power of Attorney Properly Authenticated
Wilkins only has time to enclose a properly authenticated power of attorney.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pattern for Belts for the Troops
The Commander in Chief has directred Wilkins to send the enclosed pattern for belts for the troops. If the Secretary of War approves, 3300 yards should be purchased and sent to Headquarters as soon as …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Not Having the Power of Attorney Acknowledged, Etc.
Wilkins admits to his neglect in not having the power of attorney acknowledged. He is obliged to Hodgdon for his attention in the passage of his account through his office.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Musical Instruments for General Wilkinson's Band, Etc.
General Wilkinson has directed that the public should pay for the musical instruments purchased for his band. Enclosed are the bill and vouchers and Wilkins asks that his account should be credited …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter from the comptroller on John Wilkins Jr accounts from the Treasury books
Wilkins transmits a packet containing vouchers of disbursements in Quartermaster Department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
