Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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Bills and Vouchers
Major Craig forwards vouchers of issues of provisions to Hodgdon along with a general return of stores.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bill of Exchange for Charles Selleck
Bill of exchange for $280 to Charles Selleck for the charter of his sloop to transport troops, signed by John Bruff. Endorsed on back.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bill of Exchange
Financial transaction document from Daniel Harragan to Samuel Hodgdon, describing payment associated with Thomas Gibson. Signed by Harragan
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Balance Owed the Treasury by Capt.McRea
Capt. McRea is ordered to pay Samuel Meridith, Treasurer of the United States, the sum of $45.01 being the balance remaining in his hands from the pay of recruits and the recruiting service.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Balance Due the Treasury by John Pierce
Capt. Pierce is ordered to pay Samuel Meridith, Treasurer of the U. S., the sum of $212.53, being the balance left in his hands for recruiting and contingent expenses related to marching a detachment …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Balance Due on Holt's Pay Estimate
Holt confirms that he received Hodgdon's letter containing $556.26, being the balance due on his pay estimate.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Balance Due Me by the Commission
Wemtworth transmits his account through December 1795. The balance allowed him by he Commission cannot be cancelled in his books without an order of transfer to the debit of the United States by the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Assessment of Sample Cotton Shirts
Hodgdon is asked to examine a sample of cotton shirts and, if they are not suitable, describe how they are defective. Do these sample shirts provide durability equal to the linen shirts usually …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Articles Wanting in the Armory, Etc.
Enclosed is a bill of articles wanted in the Armory. The quantity of steel called for in the inventory is the same amount that is on hand in the old stock which has been found to be wholly …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Articles Wanted for West Point
Francis has received an order from the Treasury Department for a number of articles needed at West Point. Most of them can be forwarded from New York but the source of the following must be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Articles Wanted for the Fort at Niagara
The Secretary of War is about to send a detachment to Oswego. Articles such as iron and steel are wanted at Niagara so if there are any at West Point, they should be sent on. If not, they must be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Articles Wanted at Fort Johnson
In addition to enclosing the ordnance and military stores and clothing returns, Kalteisen requests the following; bunting for garrison and boat colors, dressed sheep skins for sponge staffs, two …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Articles Very Necessary for the Indians, Etc.
Among other concerns, Chapin mentions a quantity of powder and lead that is to be forwarded to his post. So far he has received some powder and flints but no lead. He hopes that they will not fail to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Articles On Hand for Captain Preston
Every article listed in the requisition from the Secretary of War to be sent to Captain Preston is on hand except privates' coats and musicians' coats and fifes.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Articles Needed for Detachments at Governors Island
Hodgdon is asked to direct Mr. Harris to forward the following articles to the men of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at Governors Island near New York: pairs of woolen overalls, pairs of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Articles for the Six Nations of Indians
On the subject of the articles for the Six Nations of Indians, Hodgdon has directed that any expense involved will be paid on presentment of Manning's account and draft. Manning explains that it was …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Articles Chargeable Under the Head, "Contingencies"
The articles contained in the accounts should be chargeable under the heading "Contingencies," eliminating the need to separate the vouchers. The whole should be settled at the office of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arricles of Clothing for Artillerists
Hodgdon is directed to have transported immediately to Governor's Island, New York the articles of clothing for the detachments of Artillerists destined to the southward, agreeable to the order on Mr. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arrearages for Men Discharged in 1796, Etc.
Among other pay matters, Swan notes that money has been put in the hands of the paymasters for the purpose of discharging the arrears due to all discharged men in 1796. He believes that the complaints …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Arrangements Related to My Absence
Langham is about to set off for Kentucky confident that the care and management of the stores is in good hands. He has asked Major Bedinger to open all letters from Hodgdon and the War Office and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Appointment Confirmed, Request for Quartlery Estimates
McHenry acknowledges receipt of letter from Wilkins accepting commission as Quarter Master General. Directed to appoint an agent to accept bills and receive money from Treasury. Requests quarterly …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Annual Tributes to the Southern Indians
The amount of goods for the tributes to the Cherokee, Chickasaw, and Creek Indians will be sent Monday next for transportation. Harris has received a number of articles marked "For Colonel Hawkins and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ames' Third Quarter Accounts for 1796
Enclosed are Ames' accounts for the third quarter 1796. He asks that Simmons settle his account on the War Department books.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Additional Articles Needed at Whetstone Point
Guimpe confirms that he has received by stagecoach--William Lindsey, Master--a [shipment] marked "US" with public stores that conform to the invoice. Two of the sergeant's coats are much coarser than …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Acknowledgment of Receipt of Letters; Bills shall be Accepted
Acknowledgment of receipt of letters; bills shall be accepted and paid when presented.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
