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Abstracts of Disbursements and Purchases made in Quartermasters Department
04/12/1800 Document SignedWilkins encloses abstracts of disbursements and purchases made in the Quarter Master's Department by John Wilkins from 1 January to 21 March.
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Abstracts and vouchers of payment made by David Henley
03/12/1800 Document SignedHillis encloses abstracts and numbers of payment made by David Henley, agent for Department of War, Tennessee.
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Abstracts and Vouchers
08/08/1800 Document SignedTransmittal of abstracts accompanied with vouchers contained in packets for disbursement of cash in Quarter Master, Indian, Hospital and Ordnance Departments.
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Abstracts and accounts
05/09/1800 Document SignedReceived letter and accompanying abstracts and accounts with a letter from Mr. Hillis. Will be filed with those before forwarded subject to proper examination in settlement of accounts.
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Abstract of vouchers to include the Northampton expedition
06/23/1800 Document SignedAbstract of vouchers include US laboratory, transportation, miscellaneous, Northampton Expedition and transportation of Indians.
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Abstract from William Simmons of sundries purchased
05/31/1800 Document SignedAbstract from William Simmons of sundries purchased by Jeremiah Wadsworth and delivered to Lt. James Gordon, Quartermaster of 13th Regiment of Infantry
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Abstract and account of the purchases made in the name of John Wilkins Jr
04/16/1800 Document SignedBecause of indisposition of Mr Francis, the purveyor, Secretary of War has requested that Quarter Master General make purchases on the account of United States.
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Absence of the Comptroller
08/04/1800 Autograph Letter SignedIn the absence of the Comptroller, Clerk Rann acknowledges receipt of Simmons' letter dated the 23rd of July and its enclosures all of which will be carefully preserved and laid before the Comptroller …
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Aaron Ogden to be Deputy Quartermaster General
02/20/1800 Draft LetterMajor General Alexander Hamilton recommends Lt. Col. Aaron Ogden, Commandant of the Eleventh Regiment of Infantry, for the post of Deputy Quartermaster General.
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A Return of Arms, Accoutrements, Ammunition, Etc.
10/15/1800 Copy of Signed DocumentA return of arms, accoutrements, ammunition, camp equipage, and clothing in the possession of Valentine Brother, late a Captain of the 9th Regiment of Infantry at the time of the Army's being …
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A New and Improved Tourniquet
04/16/1800 Letter SignedEnclosed is a tourniquet which answers the purpose of preventing the flow of blood until the patient is under the care of a surgeon. It can also be used after the operation as it sets light and easy …
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A Most Singular Burglary
09/27/1800 Autograph Letter SignedWilliams ponders the motives behind the burglary of duplicate payrolls which would seem of little value to anyone other than public officials.
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A Missing Abstract
10/03/1800 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig forwards a missing abstract to Samuel Hodgdon.
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A Marquee & Baggage Wagon for General Hamilton, Etc.
04/13/1800 Letter SignedGeneral Hamilton will soon take the field and his first rendezvous will be at Union Camp Scotch Plains. He will want his marquee and the Adjutant General will also want one for his office and to …
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A Man Skilled at Window Glass Making
07/04/1800 Letter SignedCraig asks Hodgdon to inquire of his friends in Boston respecting a man skilled in window glass making.
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A Deficiency of Shoes, Shirts, and Overalls
04/19/1800 Letter fragmentStevens notes the deficiency in the quantity of shoes, shirts, and overalls in the clothing he forwarded to Niagara. He claims that the packages were never opened while in his possession. The mistake …
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5000 Bushels of Coal for the Armory, Etc.
03/04/1800 Autograph Letter SignedWilliams wants to know how much it would cost to deliver five thousand bushels of coal from Virginia to Hartford, Connecticut. This is the quantity calculated for a year's stock at the armory and a …
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$4500 Remitted for the Springfield Factory
10/21/1800 Autograph Letter SignedThe Secretary of War has issued a warrant in Hodgdon's favor for $4500 to be remitted to him by the Treasurer for the use of the Springfield Factory. Enclosed is a copy of the return of arms and …
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$2000 in Post Notes Received
08/13/1800 Autograph Letter SignedTwo thousand dollars in post notes on account of the Armory have come to hand.
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$2000 in Post Notes
11/04/1800 Document Signed$2000 in post notes should be drawn in the name of Joseph Williams and payable fifteen days after November 4, 1800.
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$1600 in Post Notes
06/13/1800 Autograph Letter SignedWilliams has received sixteen hundred dollars in post notes on account of the armory. Hodgdon's letter of notice referred to as being put into the post office has not arrived.
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$1000 in Post Notes Received One Day Late
08/01/1800 Autograph Letter SignedWilliams declares that his anxiety was much relieved when he broke open the letter which enclosed one thousand dollars in post notes on account of the Armory. The letter was one day late because it …
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[EXTRACT] Settling Accounts and Expense of Clothing
02/19/1800 Extract of LetterRivardi approved of Hamilton's method of payment for clothing. Rivardi wrote Sec. of War regarding expenses of transporting the clothing from Oswego to Niagara. Mentioned that when circumstances …
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"Democratic Influence" in Government
05/23/1800 Autograph Letter SignedDue to the military reductions that were occasioned by a new "democratic influence" in government, Major Craig offers sympathies to Samuel Hodgdon for being removed from office. Craig also expresses …
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"Artful Democrats" and Federal Reactions
05/30/1800 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Isaac Craig discusses accounting matters with Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also solicits political opinions regarding the "artful democrats" and Federalist reactions.
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