Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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Letters from the Comptroller
Whatever communications to McHenry from the Comptroller relate to the Simmons' office, the appropriate parts of those letters will be sent on to Simmons.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)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)Letter regarding shipment of goods
Enclose an account of expenditures and trouble with shipping of goods from Philadelphia. Request payment to John Barnes. Have sent goods to destinations except for box of stationary.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter from Secretary of War respecting settlement of Manbys account
McHenry states that Manby's account for storage of military articles appears proper.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter from Isle of France
Hodgdon departs soon for Batavia. Has sent items from France, including handkerchiefs.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Law for the Organization of the Army, Etc.
Amidst a discussion of supply and accounting matters, Craig wants Hodgdon to send him the law respecting the organization of the Army. Craig wants to know whether the law recognizes him as an officer …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Land Warrant for Joseph Johnston, Etc.
Lewis describes the process by which the land warrant for Joseph Johnston can be lawfully issued to him. He confirms that he and his family are healthy in Trenton but looks forward to the time when he …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Land Warrant for an Enlisted Soldier, Etc.
Major Craig seeks Hodgdon's assistance in obtaining a land warrant for an enlisted soldier. Craig also mentions local elections.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)John Rowley's Application for a Midshipman's Berth on One of the Frigates
Rowley requests that Hodgdon support his son's application to the Secretary of the Navy to be a midshipman aboard one of the frigates.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Iron for Upper Bands & Trigger Plates
Williams discusses the need for iron of various weights for upper bands and trigger plates.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Invoice of cannon implements at the Garrison in Portland.
Inventory includes cannon, ammunition, and powder. Signed by Captain Amos Stoddard of 2d Regiment of Artillery and Engineers.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Invoice of cannon implements at Portland Maine
Inventory includes cannon, artillery equipment, ammunition and powder. Signed by Captain Amos Stoddard of 2nd Regiment of Artillery and Engineers.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Invoice of Articles Sent Ahead for Captain Vance
Invoice of articles forwarded to Major Isaac Craig in Pittsburgh for Captain Samuel C. Vance. Includes notes on when the items were dispatched and received.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Insurrection in Pennsylvania, Etc.
Amidst a request for files and other goods, Mackey notes that he has not heard a word of the insurrection in Pennsylvania. He hopes that a few of the ringleaders are treated according to the merits …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Instructions to the Paymaster
Having already furnished Simmons with the instructions from the Treasury to Caleb Swan, the Paymaster to the troops, Simmons should also have the enclosed letter to the Swan dated 07 September 1799.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Inspection of Military Stores in Virginia
In 1791 Freeman was ordered by Secretary of War Knox to make an inspection of the ordnance and military stores of the United States in Virginia. The rent for the store in which the arms were deposited …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Inspection of Clothing
Having nearly completed the inspection of the clothing contracted for by Mr. Billington, Mr. Francis wants Steele and Ewing to inspect that previously sent for by the United States. The compensation …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Inquiry on the whereabouts of overdue articles shipped to Niagara
Rivardi acknowledges receipt of invoice of medicines. Although many boats have passed, he hears nothing yet of these articles. Has transmitted surplus of clothing. Discusses package lost, perhaps on …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Injury from Moths, Etc.
Enclosed is a statement of the public stores received since October 1797. Though there have been thirty different deliveries, Bray has made entries only in those cases where stores have been receipted …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Indian Annuities
Major Craig discusses Indian annuities with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Indentures of Apprentice Lads, Etc.
By the day's mail Ames has enclosed to the Secretary of War the indentures of four apprentice lads. The fifth will be sent as soon as he obtains his letters of guardianship. He wants to know if any of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Improving the Accounting System of the Navy Department
Mr. McDaniel is opening the storebooks for the Accountant's Office of the Navy Department. An acquaintance with the principles and an inspection of the form in which the War Department accounts are …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Improvements in Manufacturing Arms
The Secretary of War has asked Ames to prepare a statement of the price of arms manufactured at Springfield including possible improvements in the business. Ames suggests sending a small chest of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Improvement in the Work of the Armory, Etc.
After reporting that the chest of arms has been forwarded to New York, Ames assesses the operation of the Springfield Armory. He sees improvement in that the work is better executed with more dispatch …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Impossible to Make Satisfactory Returns, Etc.
Anderson explains why he has not forwarded a return of business and expenditures for the year 1798. There are so many small parties sent in separate directions that he scarcely has an hour's leisure …
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