Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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State of Anxiety Relative to the Outcome of the Inquiry, Etc.
Common politeness should have dictated to the General the propriety of calling on Hodgdon on his way out of the city. No apology can be made except as applies to a uniformity in his conduct. The delay …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Someone Else to Attend the Arbitration
Whelen was so fatiqued and unwell the previous evening that he did not examine the papers and therefore cannot give a determination. Since he is engaged in sending away the different offices in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Soliciting for the Surgeoncy of New York
In discussing his solicitation for the surgeoncy of New York, Dr. Bunchanan argues that for medical officers the place of seniority should never apply and would indeed be a despicable scale for the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Skilled Labor Needed for Glass Manufacturing
Major Craig discusses the skilled labor needed for the manufacture of window glass and bottles with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shot Deposited at Fort Jay, Etc.
Gordon explains that the shot can be deposited at Fort Jay on Governors Island. but since it belongs to the United States it should be kept separate from the state ammunition. Gordon talked to the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sheet Iron Instead of Rolled Iron, Etc.
Hodgdon has stated that the rolled iron needed for the Armory must be drawn as sheet iron but Williams believes this will cause inconvenience and waste. He wants it drawn as hose iron as usual. He …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settling the General's Unpaid Bill
Hagner wants to know what is to be done with the bill that continues to be unpaid. The general has yet to hear from Mr. Stevens and he leaves George Town today for the Springs. He seems perfectly …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settling the Account at Niagara
Since there is apparently no quartermaster at Niagara, Major [John Jacob] Rivardi is required to settle the accounts himself and should be instructed in the methods for doing so.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settling Samuel Henley's Account
Samuel Henley has been employed as the "Conductor of Military Stores" of the western department or as assistant in the quartermaster's department. His salary has at time been paid by the Quartermaster …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settling Lieutenant Glen's Account, Etc.
Enclosed is the draft on General Wilkinson for $650, being the amount of Lieutenant's Glen's draft in his favor which was drawn on his father, Henry Glen. The bill has been remitted to Daniel Hale at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settling Daniel Wheaton's Account
Simmons discusses the settlement of the account of Daniel Wheaton for his supplies to the troops at Fort Johnston. There are four bills with no receipt that have been deducted. The power of attorney …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settlement for Deputy Agent to the Cherokee
Letter from Secretary James McHenry to William Simmons, War Department Accountant. Silas Dunmore, late deputy agent to the Cherokee Nation, is to be settled with for the necessary expences which he …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Services performed by Captain Ellery
Hamilton writes in support of payment to Captain Ellery, Captain 16th Infantry and assistant Adjutant General, for services and certifies that his case was extraordinary. Payment amounts to $238.74.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sending the Notes One Half at a Time
Given the restriction of not hazarding a remittance of more than one thousand dollars at a time, Williams suggests cutting the notes through the middle and sending one half at a time. Once receipt is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Send Mail to Westminster Via Hartford
Buell assures Hodgdon that he has not forgotten the attachement he had for him in 91. When he returns to private life he will explain it. If Hodgdon writes to him , the letter should be sent to the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Selling Military Land
Major Craig asks Samuel Hodgdon about selling military land.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Second Quarter Return, Etc.
Enclosed is the return of alterations in military stores of the Quartermaster's stores for the second quarter of 1800. Included is a return of clothing in the depository of the garrison at West Point …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Scarcity of Cash in Circulation, Etc.
Major Craig notes the slow down in operations to Samuel Hodgdon. Craig mentions that stores have not been arriving lately and merchants are complaining of scarcity of cash in circulation.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Salaries of Clerks to Secretaries
The salaries of Chief Clerks to department Secretaries should be higher than those of any branch of a department. The nature of their business and the confidence in them justifies their higher …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Safe Arrival of Post Notes
$2000 and $700, both in post notes, on account of the Armory have safely arrived.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sacrifice of Individual Feelings, Etc.
Williams has heard that false suggestions have been made that his conduct respecting the coal business was actuated by personal considerations rather than regard for the public interest. He hopes that …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Rumored Departure of Williams Simmons, Etc.
Major Craig requests the procurement of glazier's diamonds and relays the rumored departure of William Simmons from the War Department. Temperature is 91 degrees Fahrenheit.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Rules on Double Rations
Enclosed letter addressed Secretary of War's opinion on uniform rules in allowing double rations and what to do when the request for double rations is questionable.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)River Is Closed with Ice
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that the river is closed with ice and all western shipments of stores are halted. He discusses accounts of Captain Vance and Mr. Clark.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ripley's Salary Not Included, Etc.
The accounts of salary have been received and reexamined. No further sum than that allowed by appropriations has been made. The salary of Ripley is not included in either of the accounts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
