Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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I Wish Nothing Unjust, Etc.
Thompson has received the journal of his march from Winchester to Pittsburgh but has not yet had time to prepare his accounts but will transmit them soon with his muster roll. He expects to be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)I Am Sorry I Did Not Receive My Rations
Although he has received his allowance for quarters, Nicholson expresses his disappointment that he did not receive his rations also. He will send his account to Howell with the expectation that …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Howitzers Cast & Delivered to John Bryant at Springfield
An account has been adjusted at the Treasury between the United States and James Byers, the contractor for casting howitzers. Byers has delivered to John Bryant, Keeper of Military Stores at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horse Equipments for the Georgia Mounted Militia
Simmons requires an accurate list of horse equipments that were shipped to the mounted militia of Georgia, including the prices for each so that he can make the proper deductions.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horatio Dayton's Receipts
Enclosed are Lieutenant Horation Dayton's receipts for the $83.01 remitted to him according to Simmons' instructions.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horatio Dayton's Receipts
Dunham transmits Lieutenant Horatio Dayton's receipts for the two hundred dollars remitted to him as directed by Howell.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horatio Dayton's Receipts
Following Howell's directions of January 9th, enclosed are the receipts of Lieutenant Horatio R. Dayton for $135.20 .
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Help Wanted: Clerk to Assist
Tousard warns that an officer who is charged with recording the proceedings of the Council and conducting correspondence with Simmons would have little time to learn the duties of an Artillerist and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Governor Arnoldus Vander Horst of South Carolina
"The name of the Governor of South Carolina is 'Arnoldus Vander Horst' agreeably to his own signature."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Goods Deposited with Hill & Lenox
The Auditor of the Treasury wants to know whether or not the goods deposited by Terrence Reilly with Hill & Lenox of New York have been received.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General Return of Quartermaster's Stores
Return of all the Public Property belonging to the Quarter Master's Department at West Point taken for May 1795.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General Henry Miller certificate of stoppages made from waggoners employed on the late expedition against the insurgents
Based on operations related to Whiskey insurrection in Pennsylvania, a signed letter from General Henry Miller, Quarter Master General of the Militia Army addressed to Samuel Hodgdon. Document …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General Court Martial of Ensign Harris
Detailed account of the charges and specifications against Ensign Harris in a General Court Martial led by Major Shaylor. Harris was found guilty of the first and second charges and the Court Martial …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Furnishing supplies to the Chickasaw and Choctaw Indians
Timothy Pickering, interim Secretary of War, reports that Mr. A. Foster can furnish supplies to the Chickasaw and Choctaw tribes at a cheaper rate for the government. President Washington promised to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Freight Receipt for Transportation of Lead
Hodgdon acknowledges receipt of $75.03 charged for freight of a cargo of lead, at a rate of three dollars per ton.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding the Requested Receipts
Slough is surprised at Hodgdon's recent letter since he believed he had left his receipts at the counting house. He will now forward them except for the enclosed receipt for the keg of vermillion …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding the Chickasaw Goods
In addition to requesting a barrel of muscavado sugar, Major Isaac Craig notes that the Quartermaster General thought that it would be advisable to send the Chickasaw goods directly from Pittsburgh …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding Indian Goods, Etc.
The Quartermaster General set off for Headquarters on a barge and is expected to reach Fort Washington in five days. The Indian goods have been forwarded on board two Kentucky boats in the charge of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding Clothing to Carlisle
Jones quotes an extact from Ensign Charles Martin to the effect that Martin has not received the clothing for his recruits promised to him by Richard Parker. Several of his recruits have neither …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Extract of letter from James Seagrove, agent of Indian Affairs, on meeting with Chiefs of the Creek Nation, and the prospects of living in peace
James Seagrove, Agent for Creek Indians, reported that he received dispatches from various Chiefs of the Creek Nations indicating that they will comply with his demands and will live in perfect peace …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenses Related to Surveying the River
Vermonnet assures Simmons that from the day of his appointment, he has been surveying the river and providing drafts to the War Department, thereby incurring expenses that he has never mentioned,.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenses Incurred in the Pursuit of Deserters, Etc.
Wadsworth encloses the muster and payroll of the recruits enlisted by him through May 1795. Since some of his men have been absent, it was not practical to include a complete receipt roll. Also …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expenses Incurred during the Journey to Governors Island
Simmons will soon receive a statement of Wadsworth's contingent account including the sums charged and the expenses incurred relative to the subsistence and transportation of himself and his recruits …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expense Related to Pursuing Deserters
Simmons announces that he is returning Doctor Gillaspy's accounts due to irregularities therein. Kalteisen's recruiting account will remain unsettled until all the monies given him for that purpose …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expense of an Express To and From West Point
"The Secretary of War wishes to know what would be the expence of sending an express to West Point, and his returning to Philadelphia."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
