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Outfitting Troops
Notification that all troops fit for duty descended the Ohio under the command of Richard Sparks, who was also charged with transporting all Indian goods. Clothing received was not sufficient to …
James Robertson PapersOrdnances for Transport
Enclosed return for ordnance and military stores to be transported to fort on St. Mary's River.
Gratz Collection of AutographsOrder to Resume Construction of Portmouth, New Hampshire Defenses; Funds Forthcoming
Based on Whipple's estimate of the sum needed to pay laborers to complete the defenses at Portsmouth, New Hampshire ($280), Pickering authorizes the construction to continue, and promises that the …
Joseph & William Whipple PapersOrder to Pay Nicholas Fish for Pay and Forage Due Lynch
submitted accounts of pay and forage due to Nicholas Fish, requested that his pay be forwarded as is easily convenient.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Order to Maintain Horses
Horses to be housed by Hodgdon for Colonel Rochefontaine.
Arthur G. Mitten CollectionOrder and Receipts for Ensign Remington Held for Bail
Eaton notifies Simmons that he is holding Ensign Remington's receipt for pay as bail in a special action.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)One Dollar and One Cent to the Treasurer
Lieutenant Freeman is directed to pay to Samuel Meredith, Treasurer of the United States, the sum of $1.01, being the balance of the moneys remaining in his hands which he received for recruiting.
Timothy Pickering Papers, 1775-1795Omissions in My October Account
Shore admits that when he transmitted his October account he did not include the voucher for articles received during the month. Having it now in his power to include them, he embraces the opportunity …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ohio River Mail Boats and Rations
Putnam to superintend matters related to mail system in Ohio. Crews of mail boats paid off through the end of the year. Discussed arrangements for annual pay of crew. Requested opinion on payment …
James Robertson PapersOblige a Distressed Female
She has been deprived of her small stipend in order to pay Mr. Greaton's debts, which has been extremely difficult for her. She asks that Pickering give her some money to relieve her distress.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Objections to Deduction in Pay
Freeman received blank receipt rolls and letters from Simmons. Freeman objected to the deductions in pay of Luke Aisal. The soldier served until late November when he was claimed by his master, his …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Notification of Power of Attorney for Late Husbands Account
Notification that Hannah sent along the notification that Mr. Harrison received power of attorney in order to settle her late husbands accounts with the War Office. Explained the settlement of …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Notification of Payment by Joshua Wentworth, Request for Quarterly Pay
Hackett has paid Joshua Wentworth as instructed in a letter in August. He requests his pay.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Notification of Payment
Notification of payment of officer.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Notification of Payment
Hale notified Simmons of payment made to troops by his own initiative and account, Hale certain he would be reimbursed by War Department.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Notification of Official Certificate for Appointment as Indian Comissioner
Encloses official certificate of Wadsworth's appointment as commissioner for the treaty with the St. Regis [Iroquois] Indians. Notes that the certificate is similar to that lately granted to General …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersNotification of Contents: Vouchers
Fleming assembled vouchers mentioned in last letter and enclosed them. He also notified Simmons of his request for money for contingent expenses from the Secretary of War.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Not a Single LIne from You!
Writing in code, Sargent laments that he is astonished that in nearly an age he has not received a single line from Hodgdon. He refers to the Indians including the Shawnese
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Northwest Territory and Indians
One hundred Indians are at Greenville awaiting the completion of the treaty. As some appear to be of a hostile disposition, Smith doubts that there will be a peaceful resolution. There has been rapid …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No Pay Received for April, May, & June, Etc.
No money has been received as pay for the months of April, May, and June as had been expected. For his own payroll, Wadsworth did not know that duplicates were required so in the future he will supply …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No Money for the Recruiting Service
Dayton's account of his rations while at Elizabeth Town and West Point are enclosed together with the Contractor's certificates. Following Major Tousard's orders, he has recruited four or five men …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)No Funds for Recruiting
All money expended, Eaton described his post as destitute.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)Necessary Papers to Correct the Mistake
Turner asks forgiveness for not correcting the error in his account but is forwarding, by Lieutenant Hayward, the papers needed to resolve the problem.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)My Wife May Make Trouble for Me!
Sorber asks for twenty dollars, ten of which will go to the bearer. If he does not get the money, he worries that his wife will make trouble for him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
