Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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Sheep Skins, Bunting, & Six-Pound Field Pieces
10/15/1796 Letter SignedKalteisen requests the following; sheep skins for sponge staffs, bunting for a new set of colors for the garrison and the boat, six pound field pieces.
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Send My Pay to Hartford
08/14/1796 Autograph Letter SignedSince Wadsworth departed from West Point before the pay of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers for June had been transmitted, he requests that his pay be sent to the Supervisor of Revenue of the …
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Seize Him & Put Him in Jail
12/01/1796 Autograph Letter SignedRelates a conversation between Casper Iserloan and Mr. Powers in which Powers allegedly tried to convince Iserloan to give false testimony. There is another man at large who is still being pursued.
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Secretary of War to Quartermaster General Requesting Account Against Contractor for Transportation Expenses
10/31/1796 DocumentSecretary of War to Quartermaster General requesting account against contractor for transportation expenses to enable contractor to fulfill terms; transmit to Secretary Treasury.
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Salary Increase for John McKee.
12/21/1796 Extract of LetterMcHenry informs McKee that in consideration of his station and duties within the Cherokee Nation, his salary has been increased to $500 per annum
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Sailing of the Vessel that Takes the Forge
05/24/1796 Letter SignedThe Secretary of War notes that Hodgdon's letter will answer whether the vessel transporting the forge will sail on Thursday or Friday.
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Safe Delivery of Ames' Accounts
09/08/1796 Recipient's Letterbook CopyAmes expresses his anxiety regarding the safe delivery of his accounts and asks Simmons to confirm delivery by return post.
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Returns and Stores
12/30/1796 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that he can expect to receive an explanatory abstract to accompany the previous return of stores. Langham has sent blankets and shoes.
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Return of the Navy Yard at Boston
12/05/1796 Autograph Letter Signed"Enclosed you have the return from the Navy Yard in this place for the month of November which I hope will meet your approbation."
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Return of the Navy Yard at Boston
11/07/1796 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is the return of Boston Navy Yard for the month of October 1796.
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Return of the Boston Navy Yard for December
01/04/1796 Autograph Letter Signed"Enclosed you have the return from the Navy Yard in this place for the month of December 1795."
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Return of the Boston Navy Yard
07/05/1796 Autograph Letter Signed"Enclosed you have the return from the Navy Yard in this place for the month of June 1796."
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Return of Quartermaster Stores. Etc.
09/09/1796 Letter SignedEnclosed is a general return of Quartermaster, Ordnance, and Hospital stores, with clothing and Indian goods received, issued, forwarded, and on hand at Pittsburgh from April 1795 to through March …
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Return of Iron Nine-Pounders
07/28/1796 Letter SignedThe Secretary of War wants Hodgdon to provide a return of the iron nine-pounders at the various posts, magazines, and fortifications of the United States. He should include an account of the several …
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Return of Edmund Quincy, Clerk of the Yard
01/14/1796 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is Quincy's return for December 1795 and Constructor James Hackett's receipt for the articles delivered to him.
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Return of Clothing on Hand at Fort Washington Requested
05/09/1796 Letter SignedThe Secretary of War requests, via Jones, a return of all the clothing on hand at Fort Washington and vicinity, to help determine what needs to be procured.
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Return for the Navy Yard at Boston
09/05/1796 Autograph Letter Signed"Enclosed you have the return from the Navy Yard in this place for the month of August 1796 which I hope will meet your approbation."
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Return for September 1796
10/10/1796 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is the return for the Boston Navy Yard for the month of September 1796.
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Return for September 1796
10/03/1796 Autograph Letter Signed"I herewith transmit you my return for the month of September 1796."
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Request for Clarification of Instructions of Previous Secretary of War Regarding Indian Trade
03/17/1796 Copy of Signed DocumentRegarding advances laid on goods distributed for the Indian trade to the purveyors. Refers to explanations given by late Secretary of War. Describes how much to be added to cost of goods; expenses …
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Report of the Superintendent of Military Stores
10/03/1796 Letter SignedHodgdon is to provide the following information to the Secretary of War: (1) the number of clerks he needs to discharge his duties and the expenses involved therein; (2 )the number and pay of the …
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Regulations for the Delivery of Supplies, Etc.
11/25/1796 Autograph Letter SignedAmong a number of other concerns, Rochefontaine suggests the adoption of regulations for the delivery of public stores to the officers recruiting or commanding at various posts. Stores should be …
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Recommendation of Mr. Newton
12/31/1796 Autograph Letter SignedBlanchard recommends his friend Mr. Newton for employment as an assistant to Mr. Harris in the public stores. He believes Newton is worthy in every respect, being a good Federalist from Connecticut. …
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Recommendation for John Lee
11/07/1796 Letter SignedJohn Lee, late of New Jersey, has the character of an honest man. He has endured many losses recently and makes a living by his industry and labor. He has good handwriting and is familiar with …
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Receipts, Debts, and Lots in Town of Erie
10/24/1796 Autograph Letter SignedA number of people have passed through Pittsburgh on the way to Philadelphia, including Captain Heth with a number of Indian Chiefs. Mentions a number of receipts. Directs Hodgdon regarding purchasing …
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