Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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Pay & Muster Rolls to be Sent Every Two Months
It is expected that in the future every officer will make out their pay rolls and transmit them with their muster rolls at the end of each two-month period. An examination will then take place and the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay & Forage of the Troops at the Upper Posts of the Ohio
The bearer, Major DeButts, has in his possession money that is to be used for the pay and forage of the troops at the upper posts of the Ohio for the first two months of 1795.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay & Forage of Richard Griffith
Lieutenant Simon Geddes will deliver to Griffith a sum to cover his pay and forage for the first two months of 1795.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay & Expenses of Ensign Richard Duryee
The Treasurer will remit to Fish a sum to be paid to Ensign Richard Duryee, for his services as a guard on board the brigantine Chilcomb, for which a receipt will be required.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Pay & Expenses of a Guard on the Brigantine "Chilcomb"
Howell discusses the pay due a guard on a brig captured by a privateer.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Partial relinquishment of pay for officers
Caleb Swan inquires as to the late accountant Joseph Howell's intent regarding partial relinquishment of pay for officers.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Papers Respecting Stage Transactions
With regard to the papers respecting stage transactions, the bill Hodgdon returned was McLean & Van Emburgh's return for making no further applications to the Secretary of War relative to these …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Omissions in My October Account
Shore admits that when he transmitted his October account he did not include the voucher for articles received during the month. Having it now in his power to include them, he embraces the opportunity …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Officers Must Make Out Their Own Payrolls, Etc.
The Treasurer has remitted to Nicholas Fish a sum to be transmitted to Lieutenant McClallen, being the pay of himself and his recruits for the first quarter of 1795. In the future, officers must make …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Number of Tents at West Point
Hodgdon is asked whether there are army tents at West Point and, if so, what is the number?
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Not a Single LIne from You!
Writing in code, Sargent laments that he is astonished that in nearly an age he has not received a single line from Hodgdon. He refers to the Indians including the Shawnese
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Northwest Territory and Indians
One hundred Indians are at Greenville awaiting the completion of the treaty. As some appear to be of a hostile disposition, Smith doubts that there will be a peaceful resolution. There has been rapid …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No Power Can Be Given to Any Person Out of This Office
Simmons admonishes Captain Crawford that though Joseph Howell, the previous accountant, had reached conclusions regarding Crawford's account, those are no longer valid because Howell is now out of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No Pay Received for April, May, & June, Etc.
No money has been received as pay for the months of April, May, and June as had been expected. For his own payroll, Wadsworth did not know that duplicates were required so in the future he will supply …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No Money for the Recruiting Service
Dayton's account of his rations while at Elizabeth Town and West Point are enclosed together with the Contractor's certificates. Following Major Tousard's orders, he has recruited four or five men …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No Malice in Charges Against Kalteisen
William Cox affirms his honor and integrity and denies that his charges against Captain Kalteisen proceeded from malice, despite allegations of otherwise.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Necessary Papers to Correct the Mistake
Turner asks forgiveness for not correcting the error in his account but is forwarding, by Lieutenant Hayward, the papers needed to resolve the problem.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Necessary Alterations & Additions to Your Muster
Howell is returning Captain Blackburn's muster of the detachment under his command with the necessary alterations and additions noted thereon. In making out the new roll Blackburn should include his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Wife May Make Trouble for Me!
Sorber asks for twenty dollars, ten of which will go to the bearer. If he does not get the money, he worries that his wife will make trouble for him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Want of Stationery
Hodgdon is informed of the lack of stationery at Pittsburgh due to the general supply sent to Fort Washington. It is important to note that the small boxes contain only fifty sheets.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Situation Is Become More Presssing
Vermonnet laments that he has yet to receive orders from the Secretary of War nor has he received an answer from Simmons on account of his salary. Since his situation has become even more pressing, he …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Knowledge of the Business, Etc.
In a largely illegible letter, Howell appears to be discussing sundry accounting concerns with Secretary of War Timothy Pickering.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Abilities as a Gun Maker
Miles expresses his wish that Hodgdon will be satisfied with his abilities as a gunmaker. He notes that forging and smithing are also skills with which he is familiar. He hopes to remain in the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Muster Rolls Being Returned for Corrections
Howell is returning Ensign Martin's muster rolls since he is unable to make a payroll based on the information contained therein. Some of the men left sick by Lieutenant Hutchins have not been …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Muster Roll of Wadsworth's Recruits
Wadsworth is transmitting a duplicate of the muster roll of his recruits.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
