Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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Enclosed Account of Contractors
Encloses a copy of a letter from Messrs. Phelps and Sanford related to expenditures against the U.S. government. Asks Simmons to examine the account and notify Phelps and Sanford if additional …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Employment of Pourcheresse in the Public Store
Mr. Pourcheresse and his family are leaving for Philadelphia in search of employment. Their destitute and distressing situation claims sympathy to the feeling heart. Since he is an honest man attached …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Elisha Beckwith Certifies Virginia Coal.
Elisha Beckwith certifies that he carries on the blacksmith's business and has examined the Virginia coal lying on the bank of Hartford. He finds the coal of good quality and "merchantable" for a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Electors Pledged to Vote for Jefferson and Burr
Hagner received the lottery tickets, and some sums of money. General Pinckney has written that the appointed electors have pledged to vote for Jefferson and Burr in the presidential election.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Election and Personal Business
Butler wants the news from Philadelphia so he can ascertain what face Pennsylvania put on respecting the election of electors. Asks for some clothing to be made for his daughters.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Elbowing Pickering Out of His Place, Etc.
Respecting his alleged "unapproachability" Sargent protests that no planter in the territory has been more courteous or more accessible than he. He is unhappy that the President is elbowing his friend …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Dysentery is Extremely Common, Etc.
Condy observes that he and his family have been in distress because of the severe indisposition of his mother-in-law. Since his arrival in Georgetown he has been admitted to the courts and shall begin …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Duties of the Quartermaster General
The Quartermaster General's department needs some systematic arrangement but is hardly susceptible to precise rules. He therefore has wide discretion in his actions but still must act with due …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Duplicate Returns of Quartermasters Stores for the Dept of War in Tennessee
Inspection returns for sundry items for use of troops of from posts at Southwest Point and Tellico in Tennessee.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Duplicate Returns Issued in the Month of October for the Quarter Masters' Stores
Returns issued in month of October Department of War in Tennessee at Southwest Point post
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Duplicate Returns for the Quarter Master Stores in February 1800
Returns of Quartermaster stores for month of February 1800 from the War Department of Tennessee, specifically at Southwest Point. Includes an order for black velvet for making a pall.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Duplicate Returns for Quarter Masters' Stores Issued in November1800.
Includes returns of sundry articles, including stationery and articles wanted for the use of the Cherokee Nation.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Duplicate Returns for Quarter Masters' Stores Department of War in Tennessee
Duplicate returns of quartermaster stores issued in the month of March 1800.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Duplicate Returns for June 1800 to Agent for Department of War in Tennessee
Duplicate returns from the Department of War in Tennessee. Includes weavers reeds for the use of the Cherokee Nation.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Duplicate Returns (issued) of QM Stores.
Copy of returns of Quartermaster stores for month of January 1800 from the War Department of Tennessee, specifically at Southwest Point. This includes receipt of a horse for the use of an agent for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Duplicate Returns (issued) of QM Stores
Return for sundry articles wanting in the Quartermaster's Department at the post of Southwest Point. Documents note return of wagon wheels and ploughs for the use of the Cherokee Nation.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Drawing of the Lottery in Philadelphia, Etc.
Craig has directed surveyor John Beaver to give Hodgdon the military land warrant in the name of Joseph Johnston. Beaver is on his way to Philadelphia to attend the drawing of the lottery.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Dr. Brown's Traveling Expenses
Dr. Brown is entitled to one servants, thus he should be allowed to include his servant in his traveling expenses from Detroit.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Double Rations for General Wilkinson
Dexter confirms that he believes General Wilkinson was entitled to double rations between the date of General Washington's appointment of him in 1798 and the 14th of June 1800 because he had on the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Double Rations for General Wilkinson
Brigadier General Wilkinson's claim to double rations should be decided entirely according to existing laws but it is McHenry's private opinion that a reasonable construction of the law would indicate …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Division of Water Depended Upon for Our Mills
Williams discusses the problems caused by private mills diverting water from public mills during dry seasons. He hopes the problem can be resolved with the proprietors of these mills without …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Disposal of a Horse Unfit for Service
Williams asks if he should procure powder to replace the damaged casks in the magazine. The Superintendent has reported that one of the public horses is no longer fit for service at the works. He asks …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Dire Need of Winter Clothing
Major Craig reiterates the dire need for winter clothing to Samuel Hodgdon. Craig asks Hodgdon what steps he should take to press his claim for adequate compensation for services rendered.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Difficulty of Procuring Silver for Large Notes, Etc.
$1000 in post notes on account of the Armory has been received which closes the amount of the estimate of expenditures for February. The mode of remitting a proportion of large and small bills is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Difficulties with the Spanish Government
The enclosed order has been transmitted to the agent at Natchez. The difficulties of managing business with the Spanish government prevented him from obtaining a regular protest.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
