Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
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Equipment Intended for Taylor's Troop
The equipment that the Secretary of War intends for Taylor's Troop at Fort Fidius in Georgia should be addressed to Colonel Gaither's headquarters.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Enlistment Dates of Deserters John Cooper, William Pettis, Daniel Donoug
John Cooper, a deserter from Capt. Blackburn's command who gave himself up, claims that he should be discharged since he has made up the time he was absent. Captain Staats Morris requests the date of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Enlisting Foreigners
Based on his experience with Peter Larkins whom he recently discharged, Capt. Miller has resolved never to enlist foreigners without the strongest recommendation.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Encroachment of Intruders on Proprietary Land
Kirby describes in detail the efforts of squatters to take control of land owned by Hodgdon, Pickering, and Coxe. He worries that once these lawless hoards are permanently ensconced on the land, it …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Enclosed letter addressed to Lt Peter Marks of the 3d Regiment
Simmons encloses letter addressed to Lieutenant Peter Marks of 3d Regiment directing him to present his accounts to Henley for examination. Marks expended large sum of money he received from Captain …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Enclosed Committed to Your Protection
Marschalk sends the enclosed to Simmons for his protection.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Duplicate set of bills of exchange in favor of Josiah Pitt
Duplicate bills of exchange drawn in favor of Josiah Pitt for $200 on account of pay of army.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Duck for the Use of the Sloop "Detroit"
The Secretary of the Treasury has been asked to issue a warrant in Hodgdon's favor for $558.43 from the Quartermaster's department fof the duck for the sloop "Detroit,."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Draft for $1000 in Favor of Hugh McClure
Enclosed is Matthew Ernest's draft on Hodgdon for one thousand dollars drawn in favor of Hugh McClure that Hodgdon is asked to accept and return to Meeker.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Disposition of Money Received by Captain Heth
Discusses the accounting of a sum of money received by Captain John Heth from John Wilkins of the Indian Department
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Disposition of Military Accounts
Hamilton issues detailed instructions regarding the disposition of military accounts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Disposal of the Articles at Fort Washington
The Secretary of War approves of the disposal of of the articles belonging to the Commissary's department at Fort Washington. Mr. Day, the Assistant Commissary, should be instructed accordingly and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Discharging Hands, Etc.
Perkins has decided to discharge nine of the hands employed in the parts of the business that are drawing to a close unless more stockers can be found. They have been given notice that they will need …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Discharged Men
Capt. Morris has paid the discharged men from the unappropriated money in his hands, leaving a balance in the favor of the United States of $15.89. Copies of their discharges are being transmitted.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Difficulties With Pay Requests
McCall asks for Simmons' advice in dealing with the requests for pay of several individuals. For example, should the cost of their horses be deducted from officers' pay.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Departure for England, love to the Cherokees and request for secrecy
Chisholm announces that he is going to England but wants Rogers to give his love to the Indians [Cherokees]. Everything must be kept secret and he must help them keep up their spirits. Chisholm asks …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delivery of the Iron to the Armory at New London
The Purveyor has reported that the iron requested for the armory at New London, Virginia will be delivered in store so transportation should be arranged as soon as possible.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delivery of Clothing to Niagara & Oswego
Orders are enclosed for the delivery of clothing to the garrisons at Niagara and Oswego so arrangements for transportation should be made.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delivery of Clothing and Arms
Hodgdon is directed to transport, by water, clothing to the troops at Baltimore and Norfolk and stands of arms and accoutrements to a detachment of artillerists at Fort Johnston, near Wilmington in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delivery of Brass Nine-Pounders
In compliance with the order of the Secretary of War, Mitchell has delivered to Hodgdon three brass three-pounders with their garrison carriages and implements, including two rammers with sponges and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delayed Pay
Col. [Edward] Carrington has indicated that he is only authorized to pay Capt. [Richard] Blackburn. It is hard not to receive one's pay simply because Capt. Blackburn is not available to pay it and it …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Deduction of $1.20
Nicholson expresses concern regarding the $1.20 that Simmons had deducted as an over-charge in Nicholson's subsistence account. His pay and subsistence for April 1 to June 30 is $334.20 and if he made …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)David Henley's Receipt
Enclosed is David Henley's receipt for the sum of money that was delivered to Ensign Smith to forward to Henley.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Dates & Sums of the Respective Bills
The Secretary of War wants Hodgdon to insert in the enclosed letter the dates and sums of the respective bills comprising the indicated amount along with the names of the persons who drew them. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Damn All the Rest: John Chisholm Letter announcing departure for England
Chisholm announces that he sails for England the next day on the Ship Favorite. He wishes McKee well but damns others, such as CDH, [Colonel David Henley], and L.D.B.H. He esteems McKee for his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
