Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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Location of My Brother's Books
07/02/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMrs. Murray is concerned about her brother's books and whether they will reach him before he departs for the Mississippi territory. Apparently his books were not in the box with those of Doctor …
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Locating New Charleville Muskets, Etc.
09/11/1798 Autograph Letter SignedAn examination of the small arms in the arsenal at West Point demonstrates that there are no new Charleville muskets on hand. All such muskets have been used and repaired so none are fit to be …
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List of Recruits
08/12/1798 LetterDuncan sends Simmons the list of recruits and their receipts for bounty.
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List of previously unreported accounts
05/13/1798 Document SignedCaleb Swan paymaster general of the US Army to William Simmons War Dept Accountant. Swan noted that some bills had not previously been reported.
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List of military stores wanting for the Frigate United States
05/16/1798 DocumentContains a list of military stores wanting for the frigate USS United States, part on hand, part fabricating, and remainder to be procured. Includes ammunition, cutlasses, boarding pikes.
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List of bounties from Captain James Read of 2d US Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers
08/18/1798 Document SignedList of recruiting bounties by James Read, 2nd Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers, Easton Pennsylvania: Nicholas Kapens; John Leiter; Alexander Jamison; John Bruche; John Harris; James Barnes.
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List of Books and Articles for James Wilkinson.
08/01/1798 DocumentThis is a list of books for James Wilkinson that includes "Adams's Lectures on Natural Philosophy" and a list of articles that includes mustard, cough drops, and rose water.
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List of articles purchased by Ebenezer Stevens.
12/29/1798 DocumentDocument lists articles purchased by Ebenezer Stevens, Agent of War Department between the date of his appointment and 30 November 1798.
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List of Articles Desired by General Wilkinson
07/25/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig forwards to Samuel Hodgdon a list of articles desired by General Wilkinson. The articles include books and provisions.
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List From Your Office
04/03/1798 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is a copy of the list sent to Chandler from Simmons' office with the remarks and alterations made from the one put in his hands by Paymaster General, Caleb Swan. Chandler's regiment, Ford's …
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Letters to Mr. Morris
09/03/1798 Autograph Letter SignedSimmons' polite offer to forward letters to Mr. Morris induces Osborn to forward "this", Simmons' polite attention to which will be gratefully remembered.
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Letters regarding resignation of Jonathan Meigs
06/11/1798Wilkinson confirms Meigs' resignation. He had hoped to see Meigs to say goodbye, and regrets that he was unable to do so.
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Letter to Lt. Bissell
08/20/1798 Autograph Letter SignedThe enclosed letter should be forwarded to Lt. Daniel Bissell at Presqu'isle.
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Letter from the comptroller respecting John Wilkins Jr. Quartermaster General Accounts
05/15/1798 Document SignedFrom Pittsburgh, John Wilkins Jr. Quarter Master General with two abstracts and two packets containing vouchers of disbursements, transmitted to auditor.
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Letter from the comptroller on John Wilkins Jr accounts from the Treasury books
09/24/1798 Document SignedSteele informs Simmons that accounts of John Wilkins Jr. Quarter Master General have been closed on the books of the Treasury with a credit.
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Letter from the comptroller on John Wilkins Jr accounts from the Treasury books
07/08/1798 Document SignedWilkins transmits a packet containing vouchers of disbursements in Quartermaster Department.
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Letter from Mr. Lewis
11/10/1798 Autograph Letter SignedIn addition to Simmons' letter Vischer has received a letter from Mr. Lewis enclosing five hundred dollars.
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Letter from Captain Calender Irvine requesting vests for his troops
10/22/1798 Document SignedReceived public clothing but no vests. Perhaps there were none. Weather is setting in cold. Request woolen overalls and vests. Have fifty recruits.
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Letter for Major Buell, Etc.
09/21/1798 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is a letter for Major [John] Buell who has not yet transmitted to Rivardi the money he drew on Buell's order. Nor does he have the due bill from Col. O'Hara which Simmons had sent him.
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Letter confirming shipment of military articles; and reference to Yellow Fever epidemic
09/13/1798 Letter SignedEbenezer Stevens confirmed shipment of military stores on board the Sloop Hercules. In writing to Samuel Hodgdon, Stevens notes that he is sorry to hear about the deplorable conditions as a result of …
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Letter Citation
11/23/1798 Autograph Letter SignedCited in Hodgdon to Craig, 11/30/1798. Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that the shipment of stores has been delayed due to low water levels on the Ohio.
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Last Return of the Quartermaster Stores
07/11/1798 Autograph Letter SignedThe return Mr. McClallen left at Fort Niagara is incomplete and has no signature. This being the case, Coffin is unable to compile an accurate return based on the documents in his possession. …
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Last Quarter's Pay & Rations
03/26/1798 Autograph Letter SignedNicholson requests his pay and rations for the previous quarter which will be due on March 31st.
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Kentledge and Shot for Elizabeth Town
07/21/1798 Autograph Letter SignedThe kentledge that remained at Mount Hope has been sent to Melancton Smith at Elizabeth Town. The 29 pieces rejected by Smith and produced at Faesch's forges at Mount Hope have been replaced and sent …
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Just Due for Michael LaFlache
03/31/1798 Autograph Letter SignedSince there is no law authorizing money in lieu of rations for privates and non-commissioned officers, what method is there for Michael LaFlache to receive his just due following his discharge?
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