Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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Estimation of the Springfield Armory Supplies
Estimation of the value of all stock on hand at the Armory in Springfield, as recorded by Superintendent of the same armory. Articles include iron, steel, charcoal, socks, musket barrels, ramrods, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Estimate of the Expenses of the War Department
As he prepares his estimate of the expenses of the War Department for the ensuing year, Lewis requires the following from Hodgdon: an estimate of Hodgdon's salary as Superintendent of Military Stores; …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Estimate of Pay Due Troops of Tennessee.
Chart showing the estimates of pay, listed by Company, due the regular troops in the State of Tennesee from August 1, 1798 to December 31, 1798.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Estimate for the Ensuing Year
In order for McHenry to complete his estimate for the ensuing year he requires Simmons to furnish him with an estimate of the number of clerks needed in his office and their salaries, including …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Establishing an Office for Registering Aliens
Condy argues that Clerks of the District Court are not qualified to enforce the rules of naturalization of aliens so a special office should be established for that purpose.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Escaping the Fever in Philadelphia
War Department offices are relocating temporarily to Trenton due to the yellow fever in Philadelphia. The Quartermaster General has instructions for transportation.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Error in Balancing Accounts of Quartermaster Generals
Hodgdon admits to having erred in declaring that all bills drawn on the deputies of John O'Hara, Quartermaster General of the Army, are chargeable to O'Hara prior to his resignation and after his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ensuring that Full Justice Is Done to the Public, Etc.
Amidst a lengthy discussion of the stores and arms at West Point, Fleming assures Hodgdon that he has done all in his power to minutely examine the military and quartermaster's stores that the various …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Engaging Additional Stores
Mr. Harris engaged the additional stores from Mr. West and will inform Hodgdon how much he is charging for rent. Miller engaged one from Thomas Allison to store the goods for six months at a rate of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Employment of Master George
Marcellin is pleased that Hodgdon has arrived safely but is not surprised that he complained about the wagon. He thanks Hodgdon for mentioning Master George to the Secretary of the Navy. The frigate …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Employment in Cutting Musket Stocks
John Sutton has been employed in cutting musket stocks and Wolbert contends that it would be an act of charity to continue to employ him. He is a discerning and industrious man and has a large family. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Employing an Assistant Inspector of Arms
Nicholson is empowered to employ someone to assist in inspecting muskets, stocks, musket barrels, locks, bayonets, and ramrods at the public works in Philadelphia. He will paid at the rate of one …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Elias Langham is a Most Violent Democrat, Etc.
Mackey discusses many matters but focuses on Elias Langham whom he desribes as a "violent Democrat" and charges that Langham had distributed several public muskets to the democratic cause.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Election of James Ross is Rather Doubtful, Etc.
In addition to speculating on the possible election of James Ross, Craig observes that Dan Fisher arrived with the clothing for Fort Wayne. He also delivered a barrel of sugar and was paid for the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Either I Cannot Read or I Cannot Write, Etc.
Morris observes that if the storekeeper is correct respecting the accuracy of the duplicate invoice, then either Morris cannot read or he cannot write and the truth is that he can do both. But since …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Drum Heads and White Woolen Overalls
Only one set of drum heads has been delivered to Colonel Moore on his order. There are no more than eighty pairs of white woolen overalls in the store though there are plenty of cotton overalls.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Doctors Kill More Than They Save, Etc.
Amidst a rambling discussion of sundry topics, General Murray observes that if a practicing physician told the truth, he would admit that doctors in general kill more than they save.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Distribution of Hospital Stores
Major Craig discusses the distribution of hospital stores on the Mississippi with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Discrepancy of 132 Shirts in the Invoice
Morris complains that since he has no place to store clothing, he has not been able to compare it to the invoice until the present time. He finds a difference of 132 shirts--100 private's shirts and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Direction to settle and pay accounts for office furniture
McHenry requests that Quarter Master General settle and pay accounts of chairs, desks, tables, stools, carpets furnished for office of Caleb Swan, paymaster general.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Detailed Discussion on the Fabrication of Various Kinds of Clothing, Etc.
Bruff complains that the articles forwarded to his company are less than those listed on the invoice and he goes into much detail on the articles he still needs. The tailor who makes the cloth is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Depostions of John Mackey and Robert Whittel
John Mackey makes an oath on the holy Evangelist that he never has had, or intends to have, a partnership with the Commissary in the supply of provisions. Under oath, Robert Whittel affirms same. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delivery of Muskets & Flints to Samuel Hodgdon
Stevens is directed to deliver 25 cases containing 500 muskets with locks mounting and two casks containing 63,500 flints to the order of Samuel Hodgdon, Intendent of the stores of the United States.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delivering the Four-Pounder to Captain McClallen
Along with his returns for the second quarter of 1799 Fleming notes that he delivered the apparatus for the brass french four-pounder to Captain McClallen on General Hamilton's order in the belief …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delinquent Accounts
Simmons is expected to urge all persons accountable on the books of his department to settle their accounts promptly. When balances are withheld improperly by officers, it is Simmons' duty to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
