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Money for Repairs and Articles at West Point
The Secretary of War has directed a remittance of two thousand dollars for repairs and articles to be made and purchased by the President of the U.S. at West Point.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Mistakes with Capt. Sparks Account
The mistakes Capt. Sparks points out happened because of the extraordinary hurry of Mr. Fisher's departure but will be rectified in the next transmission of pay.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Mistakes in the Account of Hartman Leitheiser
it appears that Lt. Leitheiser is mastaken is his assertion that he has lodged in the Accountant's Office the receipts of his recruits for their pay through the 31st December 1793.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Materials for Caleb Swan and Isaac Craig
Reams of musters, pay rolls, and blank additions are provided for Paymaster Caleb Swan at headquarters and Isaac Craig at Pitttsburgh.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Major Thomas Butler's Accounts
There is much that is lacking in Major Butler's accounts that must be provided, including information on deserters, before the accounts can be settled.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Lt. Hale's Muster Roll
Lt. Hale's muster roll is being returned so that it can be made to conform with the instructions of the Secretary of War. Tthe muster must be certified on oath as being a true statement of the men …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Lt. Colonel Sproat's Claim
Lt. Col. Sproat's claim of pay for services rendered as Lieutenant of the County of Washington in arranging, mustering, and paying the militia and scouts called out for the protection of the frontiers …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Letters to Constant Freeman and John Matthews
Enclosed are letters to Constant Freeman and John Matthews that should be forwarded to them at the first opportunity.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Letter for Mrs. Pike Regarding Her Husband's Pay
Enclosed is a letter to Mrs. Isobel Pike that discusses the $160 of her husband's pay to which she is entitled. Dayton is asked to forward the letter to her.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Kentucky Volunteers Issues; Complications Caused by British
Discusses calling for and paying the Kentucky mounted volunteers, complicated by the fact that they will not accept banknotes. Mentions preliminary prods at outlying Indian settlements, and that they …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Interactions of British, Spanish, and Indians; Plans for Fort at Greeneville
Cites possibility of British assisting Indians in attacking Legion posts, but admits lack of intelligence. Mentions latest intelligence on Spanish movements and interactions with the Chickasaws, and …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Instructions Regarding the Enclosed Account
Instructions are requested regarding the settlement of the enclosed account presented by Mr. Hodgdon.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Instructions for the Pay of Capt. Voorhis' Detachment
Ensign Voorhis is given instructions as to the procedures for paying his detachment for April and May.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Instructions for the Conduct of Business as Paymaster
Detailed instructions are transmitted to Love, the new paymaster to the Kentucky Mounted Volunteers under the command of General Charles Scott since the year 1793.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Instructions for Settling Accounts
Since Butler is the new Superintendent of the recruiting service at Pittsburgh, instructions are provided regarding the correct procedures for settling accounts including the requirement that each …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Instructions for Handling Pay Rolls and Receipts
In the future, Sub-Paymasters are directed to express the sum in dollars for each name on the pay roll, and it should be expressed in the body of the receipt that the payment is in full and should …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Information Required from Georgia
Enclosed is an extract of a letter from the Agent for the Department of War in Georgia and Kean is requested to provide the information discussed in the letter.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Information Regarding Payment
Beatty recounted the transfer of money and the collection of receipts by Mr. [Hough]. Beatty believed money came from Mr. Carleton of the War Department.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Information from the Papers of New Jersey
Will you provide information from the papers of New Jersey on the subject of the enclosed letter?
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Indians' Intentions; Inadequacy of Troops' Clothing; Plans to Advance
Major General Anthony Wayne mentions the capture of two Delaware Indians, who reported recent council among the hostile Indians to consider Wayne's proposals, and seemed inclined to return the white …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Indians Appear to Be Preparing for Hostilities; Legion Manpower Problems
Wayne's spies have captured a man whose testimony makes Wayne believe the Indians do not desire peace, and are assembling to receive arms, ammunition, clothing, etc. from the British Indian agent Col. …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Indian Flag of Truce, and Suspicions Thereof
Wayne Informs Knox that the Indians have sent in a flag of truce, which he believes is due to the seizure of St. Clair's field and the approach to Grand Glaize. Doubts the overture is sincere, …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3Incidential Expenses of the Ordnance Dept. at West Point
The Treasurer will remit four thousand dollars to Fish to be transmitted to George Fleming at West Point [Westpoint] for the incidental expenses of the ordnance department.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Incidental Expences of the Ordnance Department at West Point
The sum of $6,000 is to be transmitted by Nicholas Fish to Fleming for the incidental expences of the Ordnance Department, for repairs and artcles directed to be made and purchased by the President.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Incidental Expences of the Ordnance Department at West Point
The sum of $2,000 is to be transmitted to George Fleming at West Point for the incidental expences of the Ordnance Department for repairs and articles directed to be made and purchased by the …
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