Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
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Letter from General William Darke to Joseph Howell concerning advances made by Major Caleb Swan to men wounded in St Clair expedition
From Berkeley Virginia [now West Virginia], General Darke, who fought in St Clair's expedition, notes that chief of the men who drew money were wounded in action 4 November 1791, and three have yet to …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Ensign Edward Voss to Simmons on dates of enlistments of recruits at Fort Nelson
Voss discusses dates of enlistments of recruits at Fort Nelson. Voss paid money agreeably to the payroll. Refers to Captain Richards and Captain Blackburn or Lieutenant Nelson if there is question of …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Captain Nicholas Hannah, 3d U.S. Regiment regarding pay of Benjamin Wyser
Captain Nicholas Hannah acknowledges receipt of letter mentioning deduction of $4.66 from balance of pay due Benjamin Wyser, which was paid by Caleb Swan. He informs Howell that it shall be done.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Captain Nicholas Hannah, 3d U.S. Regiment regarding charge exhibited by Major Bedinger against Ensign Grayson
Hannah discusses a pay charge exhibited by Major Bedinger against Ensign Grayson, formerly of his company, for one month's pay. He states that he does not know of monies received. He lists payments …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Captain John Heth to Paymaster Joseph Howell concerning balance of payment
Captain Heth encloses a receipt for $76 received, which is all he has received of the $200 sent by Ensign Younghusband of the recruiting service. Younghusband is in Virginia or North Carolina. When …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Captain Henry Carberry Frederick Town Maryland listing equipment for his Company
Captain Carberry lists items of equipment received, presumably in preparation for operations in support of General Wayne expedition against Indians in summer of 1792. Items include canteens with …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter ffrom John Heth on pay matters regarding supervisor, Lieutenant Tinsley, and Ensign Feris
John Heth notes that balance remitted to supervisor has not been done. Reports that $282 was paid to detachment. Lieutenant Tinsley and Ensign Feris wish for their pay for recruiting.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Joseph Sharp charged by Caleb Swan Paymaster to the Army with contempt of the Commanding General to be tried by Court Martial
John Wade Judge Advocate, informs Joseph Sharp that he has been charged by Caleb Swan, Paymaster to the Army, with contempt of the Commanding General and is to be tried by Court Martial in the West …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Inspection of suits of clothing of contractors Billington and Young ordered for Captain Cass at Exeter, New Hampshire
Stagg reports that Captain Constant Freeman is so engaged that he cannot attend. Both the Secretary of War and Secretary of Treasury have no objection that William Knox inspect the 50 suits of …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Extract of letter from Jonathan Dayton Esquire to Secretary of War regarding purchase of horseman's saddles
Dayton states that he and Captain Stake have examined the horseman's saddles and have found them to be of good quality and well adapted for the dragoon service. There are 14 saddles and he recommends …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Extract of letter from James O'Hara, Quarter Master General to the Secretary of War Henry Knox with enclosure to Mr Salander
From James O'Hara to Secretary of War Knox, O'Hara reports that Captain Prior, with 16 Indians, 3 squaws and 3 interpreters arrived at Pittsburgh and proceeded to Philadelphia on horseback. Knox has …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Direction to furnish Colonel Thomas Procter with musket powder for the service of the militia infantry on the 4th of July
Secretary of War directs that William Knox furnish Colonel Thomas Procter one hundred weight of musket powder for the service of infantry militia on the 4th of July.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig discusses the schedule of the charges against the quartermaster department with Hodgdon.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig discusses accounting matters pertaining to the ordnance department with Samuel Hodgdon.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Craig discusses funding and currency with Howell
Craig issues receipt for the pay of Captain William Faulkner to Joseph Howell. Craig notes shortfall in Faulkner's pay.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Clothing, shoes, blankets to be forwarded
Secretary of War requests that Hodgdon ship 60 suits of rifle clothing to Richmond Virginia for Captain William Preston's company. Also 30 pairs of shoes and blankets for recruits of Captain Howel …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Clothing and Camp Equipage to be forwarded to Captain Gibson
Letter from Philadelphia, unsigned, informs Captain Alexander Gibson at Stanton Virginia that 100 suits of rifle clothing and a proportion of camp equipage have been forwarded to Mr Godlove Heiskell …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Captain Joseph Brock submission of receipts and request that they be filed
Captain Joseph Brock, 3d U.S. Regiment, encloses receipts and requests that they be filed with those already transmitted.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Captain Hannah's inquiry on Ensign Grayson's pay
Hannah reports that he returned from Winchester Virginia, where he inquired about Ensign Grayson's pay, charged by Major Bedinger in his account. Grayson says he received no such money.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Armorers at Pittsburg to be paid through Quartermaster's Department
John Stagg notes that Secretary of War has directed him to inform Hodgdon that armorers at Pittsburg are to be paid by the Quartermaster's Department.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Account and vouchers of Ensign John Tillinghast
Howell transmits to Samuel Hodgdon the account and vouchers of Ensign John Tillinghast for sundry expenses, and erecting a public blockhouse.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Shipped Powder from Brooklyn to Captain Dunn
According to request, has shipped 142 casks of powder from magazine in Brooklyn to Captain Dunn. Encloses bills.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Secretary of War Requests Return of Military Supplies
Secretary of War requests that Hodgdon furnish a return of military and quartermaster stores which have been sent to Pittsburg for current year and what remains to be forwarded. Advise whether …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Secretary of War Requests Horsemen's Caps
The Secretary of War requests 100 horsemen's caps under the care of Hodgdon.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Requests Use of Horse from Public Store for Dr. Strang
Secretary of War requests delivery of horse from public store with saddle and bridle to Dr. Strang, who will be in town on public business.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
