Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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Transporting the Wabash Indians
Hodgdon is directed to make all the necessary arrangements with respect to the pay and subsistence of the wagoners who are to transport the Wabash Indians and their baggage from hence to Pittsburgh.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transporting Kersey's Recruits
Hodgdon is directed to furnish the means of transportation for the baggage of Capt. Kersey's 25 recruits who have been ordered to march from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transporting Arms
Enclosed are Aaron Jenkins' contract for fifty dollars for transporting arms to Capt. Preston at Montgomery Courthouse. The report to Hodgdon came late owing to Jenkins having entered with the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transportation of the Military Stores
Enclosed is the account of the transportation of the military stores by Hewitt's friend Nathan Baker. The money should be paid to the bearer who will provide a receipt.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Too Small for This Rendezvous
Hodgdon did not mention to Lyman the number of the order sent to Springfield. There were 160 pairs that are of good quality but rather too small a size for this rendezvous.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Payment of Captain Wells' Company
Howell provides confirmation to Swan of the abstract of warrants of the Secretary of War to the current date as well as an account of the money given to Mr. Daniel Britt. Howell also provides a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Main Army
[Mostly illegible] Shaylor sent by Capt. Johnathan Strong [?] a letter containing 25 dollars.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Infamous Mr. Martin
Wayne has been informed by Mr. Morrison, a gentleman of veracity, that he saw between twenty and thirty wagon-loads of public stores laying at Shippensburg. Mr. Martin who brought them that far was so …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Ensuing Treaty
O'Hara congratulates his country on the appointment of Commissioners of Indian Affairs for the ensuing treaty. Whatever can be done consistent with the honor and safety of the Union may be expected …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Tents for Pike's, Sedam's, & Kersey's Recruits
Hodgdon is directed to send to Trenton with all possible dispatch to the care of Abraham Hunt, contractor, ten common tents to accommodate the troops of Captain Zebulon Pike and Captain Sedam on their …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Tea & Coffee for Breakfast & Supper, Etc.
Holt acknowledges responsibility for boarding certain of the workmen who will come to New London and has made appropriate arrangements with some citizens of the town. He has learned that they will …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Swords Requested
The Secretary of War requests Hodgdon to send one of the swords made the previous year and also one that Mr. Francis has just turned into the store.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supplies, Stores, Clothing, Etc.
Craig discusses the status of a number of supplies, stores, and clothing.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sundry Accounting Matters
Doctor Jonathan M. Scott is leaving for the Headquarters of the Army to the Westward and is delivering the money for the pay, forage, and recruiting of the Army, including bounties. The Secretary of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sundry Accounting Matters
General Posey has been granted $21,000 for the purpose stated in the enclosed estimate. Not knowing the number of men left at Fort Franklin, Howell has deducted from the general amount the same sum …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sums Deducted from Advances to Officers & Soldiers
Howell wants to be furnished with certificates of the sums deducted from his advances to the officers and soldiers as shown in his own account. Swan's certificates should indicate the company and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sums Charged to the Quartermaster General
By order of the Quartermaster General, Bellie has drawn sums for individuals who have rendered services to the public which sums, after payment, will be charged to the Quartermaster General.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Stoppages of Pay
Howell's last instruction to stop those officers' pay who have irregularities in their accounts is so unqualified that it is embarrassing to Swan. Swan recommends that no more stoppages be made at the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Stop the Money from Capt. Melcher or I Shall Lose It!
Enclosed is an extract from the list of warrants issued by the Secretary of War in continuation through November 1793. Howell also want to know if Swan has stopped the money from Captain Melcher. This …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shot & Shells to Christian Bridge, Etc.
[Partly illegible] DeWitt announces that he has at last gotten all the shot and shells that were at Elk Landing and Turner Creek to Christian Bridge. The account will be forwarded as soon as it can be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shipment of clothing
Received the clothing in good order, but not near the quantity. Encloses return of what is wanting to complete the company.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ship the powder from Brooklyn to Phildelphia
Secretary of War requests that Hodgdon ship all the powder at the magazine at Brooklyn New York on Long Island. Should write to Melancton Smith at New York, who is in charge.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settling the Accounts of Sundry Officers
Howell informs Swan that he will receive a continuation of warrants issued and also payrolls of detachments under the command of the following officers: Capt. William Kersey to Capt. Marshall and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settling Powers' Account
In response to Howell's letter requesting a settlement of his account, Powers notes that he was in Philadelphia in December for that purpose and was unable to provide the necessary vouchers. Since …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
