Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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Probable Amount of Expenditures
Enclosed is Williams' estimate of the probable amount of expenditures on account of the Armory for September. A larger proportion of smaller bills would accommodate him better.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Private Conference with Merchants, Etc.
Benjamin has arrived safely in Alexandria and visited a third party in jail. Relates to a vessel and business. However, no one can now talk to the imprisoned man without the jailer being present.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Preventing Bail for Captain Merchants, Accused of Piracy
Page discusses the case of Captain Merchants who, having been charged with piracy, escaped confinement and was recaptured.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Preserving Our Happy Country, Etc.
Since the unfortunate affair of the fire, Hagner has been much engaged in arranging and removing the papers of his office. So much can be said about politics that to begin might lead him into …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Preference for Post Notes Instead of Checks
Since he has had no difficulty in obtaining cash for post notes, Williams expresses his preference for receiving post notes for his department rather than checks on the Bank of New York. He asks that …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Praise to Colonel Pickering
Wagner discusses Col. [Timothy] Pickering's ill advised removal as Secretary of State and praises him for the speed and efficiency in which he settled his extensive accounts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Power of attorney of William Dugan, captured by Indians
Sparks encloses power of attorney of William Dugan, late a private in Captain Guthries' Company of Levies, who was taking by the Indians in November 1791, with an oath respecting the time of his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Power of Attorney for James Byers Jr.
Byers of Springfield in the County of Hampshire in the State of Massachusetts appoints Samuel Hodgdon of Philadelphia in the State of Pennsylvania his true and lawful attorney to act in his behalf …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powder Purchased at New York
This is a statement of powder purchased at New York and received by Colonel Stevens and delivered to the following; James Watson, Captain Littlefield, Philadelphia, Natchez, and Colonel Smith of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Powder for Colonel Tousard
Colonel Tousard, Inspector of Artillery, must be furnished with the quantities of powder he will need to prove a number of cannon manufactured by Lane and Salter and others under contract with the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Post Notes May Have Been Stolen
The two thousand dollars, sent in four post notes of five hundred dollars each, should have come to hand if they were routed through Boston. Williams is apprensive that they may have been stolen and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Poor Performance of the Postal Department, Etc.
Major Craig thanks Samuel Hodgdon for administering to his land warrant. Craig also reports the poor performance of the postal department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Political Views and Accounting Matters
Major Craig expresses political views to Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also mentions accounting matters.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pestilence that Has Ravaged Philadelphia, Etc.
Amidst a discussion of a number of matters, Sargent warns Hodgdon that in the summer he should be in the country, rather than stay in the city. Sargent addresses business matters which Hodgdon is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Payroll and Muster roll of Mounted Infantry under Command of Cornet George L Davidson
Simmons has examined his records and finds no evidence of payment made for the service of Lieutenant Davidson's detachment. Asks for the original muster and payroll be sent.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Payments Made by Henley, 1800
Abstract of payments made by David Henley, Agent of the Department of War, on account of the Army Department from 1st of January to the 31st day of December 1800. [Given the date of this document, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Payment for Room furnished to Capt Ellery
For room furnished to Captain Ellery for 9 and 1/2 weeks. Hamilton asks that Ebenzer Stevens reimburse Captain Ellery. Ellery notes he received $38 as reimbursement.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Paying Off the Note of Colonel Sargent, Etc.
Benjamin Hodgdon has received the bill of lading for the flour but the vessel has not yet arrived. He has received the inquiry of Mr. Blake respecting the note of Colonel Sargent. It amounts to $625, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay of Mr. Genet
Mr. Genet is entitled to the pay and emoluments of a surgeon's mate while acting in that capacity, even though he is not working under a regular appointment.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay of Lt. Thomas Howe
Regarding the pay and emoluments of 2nd Lt. Thomas Y. Howe of the 11th Regiment of Infantry and appointed by Major General [Alexander] Hamilton as his secretary, he should be paid according to the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay of Lt. Breck, Deceased
Simmons certifies that Capt. Charles Hyde of the 1st US Regiment, administrator of the estate of Lt. John Breck , deceased, received the sum of $1,252.40, the pay of Lt. Breck from April1, 1794 to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay in arrears of William Dugan
Simmons informs David Henley that documentation seems to be in order for William Dugan to receive the back-pay due him while an Indian captive, captured 4 November 1791. Arrears of pay 4 November 1791 …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay for Doctors Muirhead and Kerr
Directs Rivardi to pay Dr. Muirhead and Dr. Kerr as assistants or surgeon's mates if they will accept it.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Patriots Quitting the Wheel of Government, Etc.
In addition to a discussion of business matters, Williams laments the resignation of men he considers Patriots from the central government, including Oliver Wolcott, Jr. from the post of Secretary of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Passing Through the Small Pox, Etc.
Freeman has received the General Orders relative to the clothing. He hopes that Hodgdon's children have passed through the smallpox safely. Freeman's child is not yet born. Freeman and his family are …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
