Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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The Bill for $2004, Etc.
Major DeButt's letter of advice regarding the bill for 2,004 dollars has been received. Since it is on account of the pay of the Army, it must be presented at the War Office for acceptance. Swan, the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Best Way to Springfield, Etc.
Even though Captains Jackson and Osborne have arrived with the iron and steel, there is no passing up the Connecticut River to Hartford. The best way to get it to Springfield is by way of New Haven …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Thanks for the Supplies
After receiving the letter with the invoice of stores to be forwarded to West Point by the contractor, Manning & Co. of New York, Rochefontaine thanks Hodgdon for sending supplies to the poor soldiers …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Swords Available for $7.50 Each
In the extract Gamble discusses a group of young men who were forming themselves into a volunteer troop of horse [cavalry]. Gamble imported complete horseman's hangars and iron scabbards for them but, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Suspension of the Building of the Frigate
Quincy encloses his return along with Constructor James Hackett's receipt. He has not mentioned the articles on hand or not delivered because the construction of the frigate at Portsmouth has been …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Suspending Clothing to West Point, Etc.
The Secretary of War requests that Hodgdon cease transporting clothing to West Point and write Colonel Rochefontaine for an account of the distribution of clothing forwarded in September 1795 and May …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supplying the Troops & the Southern Indians
There is a quantity of medicine intended for the troops in Georgia for which a requisition has been made and forwarded to St. Marys. There is also a supply of medicine and hostpital stores for the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supplying Kalteisen's Wants, Etc.
Enclosed is the Secretary's order for clothing which will take all the artillerists' coats in store. The contractor should be able to meet Kalteisen's needs prior to the sailing for Charleston.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supply order to Isaac Craig for General Wilkinson's Baggage to Philadelphia
Request for horses from Lt Campbell Smith, Aide de Camp for General James Wilkinson, for the purpose of transporting Gen Williamson's baggage from Pittsburg to Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supply Difficulties at Fort Johnston
Robeson complains that his detachment arrived at Fort Johnston after a very disagreeable passage of 29 days. He did not get a sergeant's coat, vest, woolen overalls, and shirts at Governors Island …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supplies Required for Running a Boundary Line
The Secretary of State has specified the supplies that Mr. Ellicott will require for running the boundary line between the United States and the territories of his Catholic Majesty [Spain]. The sector …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Submission of Receipt Roll of Detachment of Militia
Sends receipt and rolls of detachment militia under his command.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Stores, Shipments, and the Boundary Line with Spanish Territory
Major Craig discusses the large clothing issue for the guard force detached from Fort Pitt. These guards are to accompany the surveyor of the boundary with Spanish territory.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Stores Shipped to Capt. Rickard, Etc.
The stores shipped by Hodgdon to Captain Rickard have been received and forwarded to him with Reais paying the freight from Tarborough. He would prefer to receive orders from the Treasury Department …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Stores Forwarded to Captain Gibson, Etc.
The following items were forwarded to Captain Gibson at Staunton: swords with belts, a drum and fife, a horseman's tent, common tents, camp kettles, axes, and gun powder. All are in good order except …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Stoppage of Pay for Adam Bowser, Etc.
The articles forwarded have arrived except for a deficiency of 24 pounds of steel and fifteen large files. The loss of steel occurred during the passage from Philadelphia to Manchester. Enclosed is a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Stationery for the Constructor & Superintendent
Enclosed is the return for the Navy Yard at Boston for July 1796. Gibbs wants to know if he is supposed to furnish the Constructor and the Superintendent with stationery.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Statement of the Account of Lieutenant Devin
This is a statement of the account of Lieutenant Willimam Devin which shows that $670 is still unaccounted for. Swan notes that he called on Devin in January 1793 to settle his account up to that time …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)State of My Wages for the Third Quarter
Enclosed is the statement of wages owed de Grasse for July, August, and September 1796. The sum is $230.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)State of Ensign McCall's Account, Etc.
Freeman informs Simmons of the state of Ensign McCall's account as well as that of Colonel Pope whose men will be paid as soon as Freeman can find time to see him. There is a question regarding …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Soldiers Wear Only Rotten Rags, Etc.
In addition to enclosing the returns of ordnance stores and clothing, Kateisen stresses the urgency of the need for coats, hats, vests, and linen overalls at Fort Johnston. The soldiers have nothing …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Small Parcels Not Yet Sent
Pfeiffer aplogizes for surpassing the customary limits with respect to stores. But he still needs the small parcels that have not been sent and will gladly pay their carriage. He is anxious to have …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sieves & Other Articles for West Point
Enclosed is letter from the Secretary of the Treasury requesting the purchase of sieves and a number of other articles for West Point. Hodgdon should indicate which have been furnished and which have …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shoes & Blankets to be Forwarded to Pittsburgh, Etc.
As ordered by the Secretary of War, the shoes and blankets at Shepherds Town will be transported to Pittsburgh, a journey that will consume 12 - 20 days. Langham requires the necessary monies to pay …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
