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Vouchers Enclosed, Request to Send Sum to Col. Fish
Sends vouchers for his salary and asks that the payment orders be sent to Colonel Fish.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Vouchers Enclosed
Fleming enclosed vouchers for ordinance detachments pay. Capt Bruff and Mr. Crach to send receipts given to them by Fleming.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Vouchers Enclosed
Money for Ordinance Dept. received by Samuel Fisher. Two packets of vouchers enclosed, they include muster and pay roll.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Violation of Neutrality
Deposition of Joseph Williams, captain of the schooner Charlotte, enclosed. Request that Matthews takes proper executive action against two privateers detained for their actions on Turks Island.
Georgia Military Affairs, Volume 1,1775-1793.Verifies Results of Accounts; Instructions from Sec. of War
After examining his accounts, his conduct will be governed by instructions from the Secretary of War.
Oliver Wolcott Papers, 1795-1797Verification of Records
Apologized for errors in payments but believed those made were not serious. Believed pay rolls were examined with muster rolls and was of the opinion that waiting for receipt rolls was unnecessary. …
James Robertson PapersUse of Supplies
Money received was only a small amount of total required. Addressed cordage production for limited uses. Noted the liberal use of public money by Gen. Morgan.
James Robertson PapersUse in the Fortifications and On Shipboaard
Pickering expresses his disappointment that Mr. Francis declined receiving the ash [?] which could have been used in the fortifications as well as on ship board for working the great guns. He is …
Timothy Pickering PapersUpdates on Pay and Muster Rolls
Receipt rolls enclosed, information on pay and muster rolls for troops from northern Ohio territories.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Updates on Accounts
Encloses receipt rolls and receipts for the pay of officers and soldiers and seeks to know when the bounty of fourteen dollars for recruits commences.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Update on Troops Location, Request for Uniforms
Orders given to send dragoon to Pittsburgh to received dispatches. Details of various detachments. Mentioned need for uniforms for recruits.
James Robertson PapersUneasy for the Money in the Hands of Dr. William Lawton
Tousard addresses Simmons' worries regarding the large sum of money in the possession of Dr. Lawton. Lawton has admitted that he lost a pocketbook containing $350.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Uncertainty on Payment of Troops that Deserted and Returned
Hale uncertain if John Cole and Joseph Cole should be paid for the time they were away from the military because of desertion.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Uncertainty as to My Continued Service, Etc.
Enclosed is Vermonnet's salary account even though he has still received no information regarding whether or not he shall continue his service to the United States. The work at Annapolis was pursued …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Types of Wood Used to Build Ships
Notification of travel for the acquisition of cedar down Chesapeake Bay to Baltimore or Hog's Island. If no cedar is found, authorization of Sec. of War to use live oak.
Area File of the Naval Records Collection, 1775-1910. (RG45) (M625)Two Men Have Deserted, Etc.
Since the most recent muster and pay roll has not been received, Thompson assumes that there was an omission by the Postmaster. He notes that since the last muster roll two men have deserted--who may …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Two Casks to Major Tousard, Etc.
Hodgdon informs Captain Thompson that he has shipped the articles mentioned in the enclosed invoice to him along with two casks to be forwarded to Major Tousard at West Point.
Thompson Family PapersTwo Casks for Major Tousard, Etc.
By order of the Secretary of War, Hodgdon has shipped to Captain Thompson's address the articles mentioned in the enclosed invoice. Two casks for Major Tousard have been consigned to Thompson with a …
Thompson Family PapersTrunk to Pittsburgh to the Care of Major Craig
Colonel Pickering wants the trunk transported to Pittsburgh, addressed to Major Craig, by the first available wagon. It will remain there until requested by Henry Abeel.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transporting Military Stores to Shepherdstown
Enclosed is a return of military stores located at Frederickstown, Maryland that should be transported to Shepherdstown so that the expense of keeping them there does not exceed their value.
Timothy Pickering PapersTransportation of Supplies
Upon examining original invoice delivered by M. Slough, discrepancy in number of blankets and cavalry stockings was made when numbers were copied from original invoice. Clothing forwarded to Fort …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Mail
Craig advised that mail to Presque Isle should be sent by land and ordered the immediate purchase of thirty pack horses. Advised purchase was made under the assumption that money from Hodgdon would …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Goods
Notification that Indian goods were forwarded to Fort Washington by boat, invoice of goods on hand. Quartermaster General will submit invoice to Pickering upon his arrival in Philadelphia. Mentioned …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Clothing and Arms
Pickering notes that the clothing may be sent to New York from which place vessels frequently sail to Wilmington. The arms may be sent down the river to Reedy Island where they will be loaded on a …
Timothy Pickering PapersTransmission of Reed's Papers
Reed assumes, since Pickering has not acknowledged receipt of Reed's papers detailing his account, that he has not received them.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)
