John Wilkins, Jr.
211 documents
Letter regarding suspended vouchers
Wilkins writes regarding suspended vouchers at the comptroller's office; asks that they be taken up without delay. Asks for an examination of them.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General McPherson is Ready for the Two Expresses
General MacPherson is now ready for the two expresses who should attend him at his quarters. Will Colonel Stevens raise money on bills at New York.?
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding of Instructions relative to taking vouchers
Regarding accounts received from the Quarter Master's Department on the Mississippi. Wilkins informs that these accounts were made before receipt of Simmons' instructions relative to taking vouchers.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Copy of the Requisition
Hodgdon should send a copy of the requisition for quartermaster's stores that Wilkins made to the Secretary of War after his arrival in Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Copy of letter from Secretary of War to John Wilkins Jr. regarding expenses of Captain Edward Butler
Agreeable to McHenry's direction, Wilkins reports that he examined vouchers and has an explanation from Captain Butler. Appears they were traveling expenses including subsistence and forage for horse, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Concerns Respecting Harragan's Account
Wilkins warns that Hodgdon's account of bills drawn by Samuel Harragan differs considerably from the settlement that took place between him and Harragan. Harragan never was authorized by Wilkins to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Alterations at Posts to be Submitted with Returns, Etc.
Hodgdon has directed that when alterations are made at any of the posts, the documents associated with them should accompany the returns. Wilkins points out that when transfers are made from one post …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Abstract 21 for disbursements of cash in the Quartermaster, Indian, Hospital and Ordnance Departments
From Quarter Master General, abstract 21 for disbursements of cash in the Quartermaster, Indian, Hospital and Ordnance Departments accompanied with vouchers.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$500 Wanted for Immediate Use
Wilkins has sent via Mr. Fisher a request for five hundred dollars which is wanted for immediate use. Five hundred more dollars should be kept in readiness in case it is needed during the course of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)[Voucher No. 56] Payment for purchase of lots
Receipt for $2,293.33 paid to Elizabeth Sober by the US government for land to be used as a laboratory. The receipt is conveyed to McHenry by John Wilkins.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)Wilkins explanation regarding some objections to his accounts
In responding to objections to accounts, Wilkins notes a lack of clarity regarding certain principles on scope and scale of authority of the Quarter Master General, under what conditions he may make …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Vouchers Suspended in the Accounts of John Wilkins Jr by the Comptroller for Further Explanation
Vouchers suspended in the accounts of John Wilkins Jr. by comptroller for further explanation. Gives the numbers of the abstracts suspended with description and reason why suspended.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transmittal of abstracts
Transmittal of abstracts accompanied with vouchers contained in packets for disbursement of cash in Quarter Master, Indian, Hospital and Ordnance Departments.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transmittal of abstracts
Transmittal of abstracts accompanied with vouchers contained in packets for disbursements of cash in Quarter Master, Indian, Hospital and Ordnance Departments.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipt of Regulations on Matters of Supply
Acknowledges receipt of regulations regarding barracks and regulations respecting certain supplies; respecting objects of special and extra expenses and regulations to be observed in delivery and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Explanation of the Vouchers Suspended by the Comptroller in the Accounts of John Wilkins Jr.
General Account of expenditures by Quarter Master General which were suspended by Comptroller and now admitted after receipt of additional vouchers. Chart lists number of voucher, date of payment, to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
