Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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The Pay of Captain Bruff's Men
The Treasurer has been directed to remit to George Gale, Supervisor at Baltimore, a sum to be transmitted to Bruff for the pay of the non-commissioned officers and privates in his Company. Receipts …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Pay of David Thompson & Recruits
The Treasurer has remitted to George Gale, Supervisor at Baltimore, a sum to be transmitted to Ensign Thompson, being for his pay and the pay of his recruits. Receipts must be collected and if a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Need for Ready Money
Vincent transmits the state of the sum owed for the compensation of the engineer employed by the United States. He laments that he and his men are truly poor, have no credit, and cannot subsist …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Men Suffer from Want of Clothing
Stagg quotes a letter from Lieutenant Dayton in which he emphasizes how much his men are suffering for want of clothing and blankets. There are several men who have no blankets to cover themselves …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Establishment of Clerks of the Several Departments
Howell submits to Pickering, the new Secretary of War, the enclosed letter to the Committee of the House of Representatives appointed to inquire into the establishment of clerks of the several …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Effect of Depreciation on Officers' Pay
Is the enclosed account the one upon which a settlement with Doctor Gould was settled? Also there is a question regarding the number of officers in the same situation as Captain Harris. Since the pay …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Correct Method for Completing a Muster Roll
Howell instructs Captain Blackburn as to the correct method of completing his muster rolls. It is necessary to place the names of those present opposite each other in the column for that purpose.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Building is Unavailable
Even though he had agreed to do so, Mr. Swanwick is not able to let Hodgdon have the building they had discussed earlier. Since he plans to sell the building, he does not want to engage it for any …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Best Hyran Tea
Hodgdon will receive a chest and a half of the best Hyran tea which was procured by John Eastin.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Balance of Yelverton Peyton's Pay
The Treasurer has remitted a sum to George Gale, Supervisor at Baltimore, being for the balance of Ensign Peyton's pay for which a receipt will be required.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Tents. Poles, & Pins for Sedam's Men
"Please to furnish Captain Sedam with common tents, poles, and pins to cover sixty men preparing to march westward."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Suspending the Settlement of Miller's Accounts
Howell informs Miller that his accounts for recruiting have been called into question. The settlement of his accounts will be suspended and warrants cancelled until these questions have been resolved.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supplies at the Navy Yard
In addition to expressing his distress and promising that in the future he will submit his monthly returns on the prescribed forms, Shore discusses the timber that has been shipped to the Gosport navy …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sundry Pay of Officers & Men
The Treasurer has remitted to Gorham sums to be used for the following; the pay of Captain William Eaton, Ensign Benjamin Rand, and the non-commissioned officers and privates under their command at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sums Transmitted to Captain Bissell
The Treasurer has remitted to John Chester, Supervisor of Connecticut, sums to be transmitted to Captain Russell Bissell for the following: the balance of pay and subsistence due Ensign Peter …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sums Transmitted to Capt. Russell Bissell
The Treasurer will remit to Chester sums to be transmitted to Captain Russell Bissell for the following: the balance of pay and subsistence due Ensign Peter Frothingham, the subsistence of Captain …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sums Transmitted to Capt. Frederick Frye
Howell discusses sums to be transmitted by Nathaniel Gorham to Captain Frederick Frye for the following: the balance of Frye's pay and subsistence, the pay of Frye's recruits, and the balance of pay …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sums needed for ensuing year
Treasury Security Oliver Wolcott, Jr. requests the sums necessary for the War Department in the ensuing year, 1796. Goes into detail of the information of he is looking for, including departments such …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sum to be Transmitted to Charles Brown
The Treasurer will remit to Stevens a sum advanced by Charles Brown, agent for procuring materials for the fortifications at George Town, to Paul Hyacinte Perault, Temporary Engineer. That sum will be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sum Owed the Engineers Fortifying the Harbor at New York
Vincent directs Howell attention to the state of the sum owed to the engineers fortifying the harbor at New York and hopes for his consideration in paying that sum.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sum Justly Due to Abraham Morrow
The Secretary of War wants Hodgdon to examine the account of Abraham Morrow and report as to what sum is justly due him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sugar & Spirits but No Indian Goods, Etc.
Craig has received an invoice of Indian goods but has received only sugar and spirits and no Indian goods. He has drawn on Hodgdon a sum to be paid to Oliver Ormsby, merchant at Pittsburgh. He still …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sudden Succession of Unforeseen Occurances
Haragan is apprehensive that Hodgdon will be inconvenienced by the need to pay off unforeseen bills but a sudden succession of unforseeable occurences has made it necessary to do so.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Stevenson's Pay Prior to his Posting at Carlisle
Howell informs Martin that it is not known if Stevenson was paid prior to his posting at the rendezvous at Carlisle since he may have enlisted with another name. If Martin can determine Stevenson's …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Statements of My Predecessor
Several statements of Simmons' predecessor [Joseph Howell] are returned so as to conform with the accounts as they are stated on the books of the Treasury.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
