Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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$1000 for the Quartermaster's Department
There is an order on Hodgdon for one thousand dollars in favor of Captain Robert Innis for the use of the Quartermaster's department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)$1000 Drawn for the Quartermaster's Department
Ernest has drawn on Hodgdon one thouand dollars in favor of James Fraser for the use of the Quartermaster's department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)[Untitled]
Burbeck informs Simmons of the time of service of Isadore Peltier who worked for several years as a mason on various public works projects for the pay of $2 per day.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Your Accounts for Sundry Expenditures
Simmons reminds Hodgdon that the charges claimed by him must be supported by the appropriate certificates and vouchers.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Yearly Return of Work Done in the Factory, Etc.
$1500 in post notes have been received. Hodgdon can expect the usual yearly return of work done in the factory as soon as an account of stocks on hand are obtained from the Superintendent. Mr. Lyman …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Wilkins explanation regarding some objections to his accounts
In responding to objections to accounts, Wilkins notes a lack of clarity regarding certain principles on scope and scale of authority of the Quarter Master General, under what conditions he may make …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Who has taken charge of the War Department? Etc.
Amidst a discussion of several matters, Craig declares that he would have expected Hodgdon to inform him who had taken charge of the War Department. He had hoped that his friend Henry would have had …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Warrrant Issued for the Armory at Springfield. Etc.
The Secretary is still indisposed so Newman must acknowledge receipt of Hodgdon's letters. A warrant has been issued for the estimate sent to Hodgdon by Mr. Williams for the expense of the Armory at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Warrants Issued in Your Favor
The Secretary of War has issued warrants in Hodgdon's favor in the amount of $1626.34 enclosed in Draft No. 1776 on the Bank of the United States. A receipt should be forwarded as an acknowledgement.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Warrant Remitted to Houdin, Etc.
Hagner has learned from Mr. Condy that Hodgdon's son has passed through Alexandria and is expected to be in Washington City soon. The Treasurer remitted the money to the Cashier Bank and endorsed the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Warrant for Saltpeter Purchased Israel Whelen
Secretary of Treasury has issued warrant in Whalen's favor for $20,000 on account of salt petre [peter] purchased
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Want of Certain Documents Relative to My Account of Clothing
Ebenezer Stevens requests payment for clothing.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Waiting Patiently for a Decision of the Secretary of the Navy
Buchanan laments that he has yet to hear from the Secretary of the Navy and wants be relieved from a state of suspence more intolerable than total rejection. He has been nominated for the Surgeoncy of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Vouchers Suspended in the Accounts of John Wilkins Jr by the Comptroller for Further Explanation
Vouchers suspended in the accounts of John Wilkins Jr. by comptroller for further explanation. Gives the numbers of the abstracts suspended with description and reason why suspended.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Vouchers of Issues and Shipments
Major Craig forwards vouchers of issues and invoices of shipments to Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Vouchers for services performed in the Indian Department
Acknowledges receipt of vouchers said to be for contingent expenses for services performed in the Indian Department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Vouchers and disbursements on the expedition to Northampton
Miler transmits vouchers in order to answer Simmons' query regarding amount disbursed in the Quarter Master's Department on the expedition to Northampton.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Voucher of compensation for services as Quartermaster at Fort Mifflin
Voucher of compensation for services as Quartermaster Superintendent of Artificers and Workmen, (agreeable to appointment of Secretary of War), at Fort Mifflin, endorsed twice by McHenry and Simmons.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Various wants for the new post
Letter from Capt. Bruff to Samuel Hodgdon, Commissary of Military Stores, regarding a long list of wants for a new post.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Value of Public Ground
Colonel Alexander's survey will show that the valuation of the public ground should be half as much with the seven acres and the spring taken off. The proprietor's agent may ask for pay at the present …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Use of Quartermaster to Settle Accounts
Enclosed letter from Maj. Rivardi regarding clothing for troops at Niagara, discussed having a quartermaster at each post to handle expenses and settlement of accounts. Details on different …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Unlawful Charges by Doctor
The last letter from Simmons instructed Dr. Brown what vouchers were necessary for submitting for reimbursement. Discussed Dr. Brown's request for compensation for services rendered sick Indians in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Unable to Explain Certain Allowances
Has not received the information yet; therefore cannot comply with request of Secretary of War in regard to explaining certain allowances admitted into the account of some of the agents of department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Two Indian Boys in the Care of the Society of Friends
Dexter discusses the necessity of procuring the conveyance to their parents in Savannah of two Indian boys currently in the care of the Society of Friends [Quakers] in Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Troop Movements and Clothing
Major Craig discusses troop movements with Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also announces the arrival of some badly needed clothing.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
