Autograph Draft Letter Signed
104 documents
-
Surveying the military tract at the mouth of the Ohio River
Knox recommends that the survey of the military tract at the mouth of the Ohio be done military officers thereby incurring little expense to the public.
Papers of Thomas Hutchins -
Counterfeit certificates
Encloses a continuance of his register of certificates and confirms that the certificate offered for sale by Mr. Wilson is counterfeit, earning Wilson a jail sentence.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859) -
Proceedings of the Massachusetts Convention to Consider the New Constitution
Lincoln reports on the proceedings of the Massachusetts convention that is charged with adopting or rejecting the new Constitution. Though several of the Shays insurgents are delegates, Lincoln is …
Robert Goodloe Harper -
Extolling the Virtues of Mr. Adams, Etc.
Among many topics, Lincoln discusses the virtues of John Adams as a potential Vice President and his fears that the anti-federalists will hinder the success of the new government.
Robert Goodloe Harper -
Lincoln Seeks Washington's Patronage Relative to a Position in the Government
Lincoln expresses his delight that Washington has been elected president. He has accepted the office of lieutenant governor of Massachusetts out of a sense of public service rather than out a desire …
Robert Goodloe Harper -
Provisions for the Senecas
Captain Ross, a trusted men, has been directed to travel to the Painted Post to provide beef, corn, and meal for the Indians. It is hoped that this will provide proof of the good will of the United …
Timothy Pickering Papers -
Protection of Frontier, Orders Enclosed
Letter authorizes and instructs Harry Innes on the procedure for calling up scouts to protect frontiers against possible Indian hostilities if Innes deems it necessary. Contains authorization for …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters -
Captain Mercer's Account
Howell asks for Knox's permission to settle the account of Captain John Mercer.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904) -
The Case of Armstrong's Stolen Watch, Etc.
Among other matters, Howell discusses the case of Solomon Jennings who is the man whose pay was stopped by Captain Armstrong in consequence of his stealing from the Captain a gold watch and selling …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Supplying the Troops of Connecticut
Howell has enclosed to Whistlesea a bill drawn for $400 on William Seaton, cashier for the Bank of New York, for the purpose of supplying the troops to be raised in Connecticut. A receipt for this sum …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Settlement of Captain Bailey's Account
Howell discusses the settlement of the account between the United States and Captain E. Bailey for the previous six months.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904) -
Pay of the North Carolina Line
Howell acknowledges receiving the duplicate receipts for the bills transmitted for the pay of the North Carolina line. He would have acknowledged them earlier but for the increase of business in his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Pay of Captain Savage's Company of Artillery
Howell is transmitting to Lieut. Porter the first bill of exchange drawn by the Treasurer on John Habersham, Collector for the Port of Savannah, for $1784.06. This sum is in full the pay due the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Pay for the Officers and Men of the Old Troops & Others
Howell transmits three month's pay for the Old Troops and one month's pay for the general staff and the army generally.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904) -
On the Claims of George Smith
The Auditor of the Federal Treasury on the claims of George Smith, late deputy judge advocate of the army. Smith was in fact overpaid.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859) -
Nominal Pay Due Officers of the Late Army
The rule adopted by the Office of Army Accounts for ascertaining the value of nominal pay due officers of the late Army is that the specie value was allowed in the same manner as the States charged …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Money for the Commanding General
Howell is transmitting the sum of $17,844 for the use of the commanding general.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904) -
Money for a Battalion of Levies on the Frontier
Howell transmits to Hodgdon the amount of $2,225 for the purpose of raising a battalion of levies on the frontier.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904) -
Drafts in Favor of Four Officers
Enclosed are four letters containing drafts drawn by the Treasurer of the United States in Howell's favor and endorsed by him in the following gentleman's favor: Capt Henry Burbeck of the 1st …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Confirmation of Major Judd as an Agent
Major Judd's inquires as to whether he is considered an agent according to the pertinent Act of Congress. Howell confirms that since this Act is not confined to regimental agents but extends to other …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Compensation claim and account settlement
Informs Captain Fenner of Wolcott's decision on his claim and advises him to prepare his accounts to aid the settlement of his claim
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859) -
Closing the Accounts of Burbeck and Smith
A bill has been transmitted on John Habersham, Collector for the Port of Savannah, being for the seven month's pay needed to complete the pay of Burbeck's and Smith's Companies for the year 1790. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Certificates Due Certain Officers
Mr. Howell's indisposition prevents him from attending the office so Cuttin is responding to Wolcott's note. The names in the note do not appear on a return of certificate yet unaccounted for by John …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Bounty & Pay for Captain Rudolph & His Men
Howell has transmitted to Rudolph a Bill of Exchange on John Habersham, Collector for the Port of Savannah, for the sum of $819, $456 of which is for a bounty of six dollars each for 76 …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Arrearages Due Peter Gainer Who Died in the Western Country
Peter Gainer, late a soldier in the service of the United States, died in the Western Country. Mary Ripley, administrator of his estate, has applied for the arrearages of pay due him. Conceiving that …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
