Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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Account of Issac Craig
Craig acknowledges receipt of funds from John Nevill, Inspector of Revenue, and has transmitted a schedule of appropriations to which is annexed an estimate of pay, subsistence, and forage for the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account of Garrison at West Point
Enclosed is the account against the garrison at West Point as seen by Colonel Stephen Rochefontaine and passed through the hands of Lt. Forman, the present commandant at the Point.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account of Ferdinand Claiborne
Enclosed are duplicate receipts signed by recent recruits for the $119.50 paid them as bounty for enlisting. Also enclosed are duplicate receipts signed by musicians for their monthly pay amounting to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account of Capt. McClary
Certification that $1000 has been drawn in favor of Capt. Andrew McClary, dated October 12, 1797 at Detroit, on account of the pay of the Army through September 1797.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account for Wine and Brandy
Account of bordeaux, brandy, and claret with B. Rhodes, J. Harris & Co. Drawn up by Hodgdon, Commissary of Military Stores.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account Current
Craig had expected to have transmitted his account current accompanied by the rolls of the remains of Capt. Edward Turner's Company for December 1797 together with the rolls for a detachment of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account Confusion
Lt. Dayton is confused regarding whether his money will be enclosed upon receipt of his account or whether it will lay in Simmons' office until the appropriations are made.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accommodation for the Company
McHenry authorizes Weeks to purchase a building to house his Company, as the current public building is too small. The suggested repairs on the fortification should go forward.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accepting the Enclosed Bills
Hodgdon is asked to accept the enclosed bills for $1500 and returning them by the bearer along with a check for the enclosed acceptance of $500 due immediately.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Abstracts for Disbursements with Packets
Wilkins sends five abstracts for disbursements of cash to various departments, including the hospital, Indian, provision, ordnance, and Quartermaster's. He asks that Steele acknowledge receipt of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Abstract of Payments to Deranged Officers
List of deranged officers who have received six months pay and subsistence at the Accountant's Office agreeably to the Act of Congress of March 3rd 1797 and a list of deranged officers who not yet …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Abstract of Pay Due the Militia Called into Service for the Protection of the Frontiers 1793
Abstract of pay due the militia called into service for the protection of the frontiers South of the Ohio by order of the Governor, William Blount in the year 1793.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Absence From This Town
Swan inquires as to whether the present circumstances of his accounts will allow him to be absent from Philadelphia for a short time without causing any undue inconvenience.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Aaron Dunham copy of letter to War Department and receipt of Mr McCollum special messenger
Aaron Dunham encloses copy of letter to War Department which stands as authority for incurring charges; and receipt of Mr McCollum special messenger who conveyed cash to Mrs. Pike.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Warrant in Your Favor for $3,200
The Secretary of War has issued Warrant No. 3254 in Hodgdon's favor for $3,200 which is enclosed in a check on the Bank of the United States for which a receipt should be forwarded.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Warrant for the Military Land
A bill of sale is in the files for Captain Wylie. Hodgdon is asked to get a warrant for the military land made out to Alexander Power, the assignee of Thomas Wylie. The warrant is of no use to the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Thousand Gunstocks and More Iron
Ames reports that he needs a thousand gunstocks but they should be inspected prior to being shipped. He already has a number of stocks that are knotty and so shakey that they are spoiled for use. Part …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Shortage of Vests, Knapsacks, & Canteens
Gibson complains of a shortage of vests, knapsacks, and canteens which are essential if his recruits are ordered to march.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Replacement for Mr. Bates, Etc.
Among other accounting and supply matters, Craig notes that the position of Assistant Quartermaster at the post at Natchez has been given to Mr. Bates who therefore will be leaving Pittsburgh soon. A …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Present of $500 if the Business Is Settled Favorably
Enclosed are the vouchers respecting Powers' claims. He knows that Hodgdon is best acquainted with his business and for his attention and introduction to friends and members of Congress at New York, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Loan of Three or Four Hundred Dollars
Bayer requests a loan of three or four hundred dollars to make up for the business that has been lost due to his wife's affliction with the prevailing disorder.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Copy of the Laws of Congress, Etc.
Major Craig requests a copy of the laws of Congress under President Adams from Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also informs Hodgdon of a local town having collected 500 dollars for relief of Philadelphians …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Commission in the Army
Mills has offered himself to the President and the Secretary of War for a commission in the Army. He asks Hodgdon to attest to his character and provide whatever recommendation he thinks Mills …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Check to Pay for the Two Orders
Clifford is relieved that Hodgdon and his family are feeling well during the present calamity. He requests a check to make the large payment for the two orders made earlier.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)A Check is Needed Immediately
Enclosed are two endorsed orders for $500 each. Hodgdon is asked to send a check to Clifford for one thousand dollars as soon as it is convenient. Clifford has a payment to make soon for which he is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
