Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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Receipt for 220 Pairs of Overalls
Cochran confirms receipt of pairs of overalls for his Company of Artillerists stationed at Bedlow's Island for which he is accountable to the Secretary of War and the Commander in Chief of the Army of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipt for $200
Enclosed is Many's receipt for $200 applied to the account of the Recruiting Service.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipt for $1000
Enclosed is a receipt for $1000 signed by Mr. Theus's clerk in his absense.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Receipt and Distribution of Indian Goods
Major Craig discusses the receipt and distribution of Indian goods with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Reasons for Failing to Submit a June Return
Ames will not submit a return for June because the men's time has been taken up in assisting Mr. Nicholson in proving, repairing, and mending arms that failed in operation but were deemed fit for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Rations & Forage of the Pennsylvania Militia
In response to the letter of A. J. Dallas, Simmons is requested to provide to McHenry the reasons the settlement of the rations and forage was retarded for the Pennsylvania Militia on the western …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Rate of Freight to New Orleans
Coxe discusses the cost of freight to ship goods to New Orleans. He notes that iron, brass, and lead shipments will entail a steeper cost and will be loaded in the bottom of the boat.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Questions Involving the Pay of Oakley & Cruise
Tracy has several questions for Howell: Has Oakley, mentioned in John Moore's account, received his pay? Has Walter Cruise received his pay for the time he was in captivity and the time he was a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Questions from Caleb Swan regarding accounts
Swan asks that Steele give his opinion as Comptroller of Treasury regarding criteria for payments from the Treasury to paymaster of troops. Asks whether paymaster of troops, after transmitting to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Question about the contract price for rations at Niagara
Simmons asks Jones at Treasury Department to inform him of contract price for rations at Niagara for 1798-1798.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Quartermaster General's Account
Wilkins, the Quartermaster General, explains his account.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Quarantine of William Wilson's brother at Fort Mifflin
Writing from New York to William Simmon, Wilson enclosed a letter for his brother who has arrived with his family at Fort Mifflin and is to perform a quarantine. His situation cannot be a pleasant …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Quantity of Wood Allowed a Major, Etc.
What quantity of wood is allowed to the following officers: a Major Commandant, a Captain, a Lieutenant, a Regimental Commandant? How much straw is allowed a Regimental Commandant? What is the price …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Puzzling References in the Latest Correspondence
Winthrop explains that since he does not file his letters to Hodgdon, he does not know what Hodgdon is referring to in his latest letter. Is it about the big trunk and the articles that were to have …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Put My Pistols in Complete Order
Bayard notes that he has left his pistols at Hodgdon's house. The stock of one is broken and the breach should be examined for defects. He would like them put in complete order by one of the workmen.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchase 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)Purchase of Land Northwest of the Ohio
Major Craig discusses the transacting of funds relative to the purchase of land northwest of the Ohio with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Public Horses
Shoemaker discusses the disposal of two public horses that had come into his possession. One of them was given to Lt. Parkison who had public business at Fort Pitt. Parkison's receipt is enclosed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Provisions for Mr. Bates
A purchase order for some provisions for Mr. Bates' journey to Natchez.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Providing Stocks Fit for Use
The deficiency in the return of the work done at the Springfield armory during April is due to the lack of stocks fit for use. Whoever is charged with forwarding the stocks should do so with the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Proposed Arrangement for the Pay of the Troops
They have heard that the troops in New York State are complaining that they do not receive their pay. As the firm has successful business in Canada but worry about the safe transmission of money, they …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Proper Deductions
If two month's pay is twelve dollars than the pay for twenty days must be $2.66. The deductions seem to have used the same principle in all cases so Dyson may have made an error in his payroll.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Promotion of William Tharp
President by and with advice and consent of senate has promoted Tharp to a Lieutenant in the Cavalry.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Producing New Files, Etc.
The iron and stocks have come to hand but there are 25 less stocks than expected and 152 are knotty or cracked and unfit for use. Ames mentioned to the Secretary of War that a file cutter should be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Printed List of Officers
Enclosed is a receipt for $2 for bounty paid. Dayton requests a list of officers in the Army. He did have one but gave it to Ensign Glynn at Schenectady.
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