Samuel Henley
8 documents
Response to Inquires to Follow
Promises answers on inquiries regarding affairs of Ordnance and QM Departments.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndRegarding Discrepancy in Ordnance Accounts, and Excuses for the Same
Henley admits there was a mistake in some of his accounting in the ordnance department accounts, blames it on clerical error. Describes activity in caring for powder stores. Seeks to defend honor and …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)I stand charged with monies unaccounted for...
Lieutenant Henley is sorely distressed to learn that he has been charged with monies unaccounted for in the books of the War Department. He will do whatever is necessary to clear his name and …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Forwards Monthly Quartermaster Returns
Forwards monthly return of quartermaster's store, January 1797. Reports of ordnance and military stores sent to General Wayne and Captain Butler. Sends news.
Letters Sent and Received by Quartermaster General John Wilkins, Jr., Feb 8-Jul 30, 1797. (RG92)Dispute over Account, Money Due United States
Henley is upset by the suggestion that he owes the War Department money. He carefully lays out his accounts since 1792, and asserts he only ever received his pay and not money for any other purpose.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Receipt of Samuel Henley
Payment made to Henley did not cover cost of subsistence. Recounted details of expenses accrued and how they were submitted. Request Henley be paid for subsistence that he justly earned.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)A Deficit of Three Month's Pay and Subsistence
Henley asserts that he is still owed three month's pay and subsistence and pledges that, if he is incorrect, he will return the money promptly.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Commssion
Letter, asks for officer's commission; describes Revolutionary War service; mentions Great Britain; describes battle wound.
James Wilkinson Papers
