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Arrival of Mail
Letter and money in possession of T. Woodson; anticipated arrival.
James Robertson PapersArrival at Fort, Further Travel Unsafe
Haskell has arrived at Pittsburgh. He expects to be detained as not only is the water too low for most boats but there are not sufficient men to form an escort for him.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Arms and Ammunition for Ohio County
Request for arms and ammunition answered, supplies to be sent to Ohio County.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersArmiing the Corps of Artillery
With the idea of arming the Corps of Artillery with guns of the French model, Pickering has decided to use the existing barrels and locks with bayonets adapted for the purpose. Mr. Nicholson should …
Timothy Pickering PapersApproving Talbot's plan for preserving planks
Pickering approves of Talbot's plan for preserving the planks in salt water and states that he assumes there are no worms in the water to injure the wood.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Appointments by President
Recommendations for appointments to surgeon's mate discussed.
Benjamin Lincoln PapersAppointment as Commissioner in New York & St. Regis Indians Land Dispute
Writes that the governor of New York has requested that the President appoint a commissioner to resolve land disputes with the St. Regis [Iroquois] Indians. Asks Wadsworth to accept the office; …
Jeremiah Wadsworth PapersAppointment as Clerk of the Navy Yard and Receipt of Pay
Gibbs wants to know from whom his cerification should come; he has accepted the position of clerk at the Boston Navy Yard and expects pay.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Appearance in Court Compromised due to Treaty with Indians
Houdin is worried because General Schuyler has left to treat with the Indians and probably will not return in time to attend the court proceedings involving himself and Mr. Haringer.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Answer Regarding Payment
Presidential consideration of letter from James Smiley yields opinion that scouts should be paid by paymaster. Mr. Howell's answer to Mr. Smiley was improper.
Harry Innes Papers, Mm81027201Amount of My Account is In Hand
"Your letter of the 30th ultimo enclosing a post note for the amount of my account came safely to hand."
U.S. Custom House Providence, RI Records.Adequate Provisions for the Troops
Pickering wants to know how many days provisions would ensure a supply against common incidents. He believes that a further provison of a month's rations for the troops should be made after their …
Timothy Pickering PapersAdditional Bounty Paid
Act of Congress allowed additional bounty to be paid to soldiers. Money paid to those who reinlisted.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Additional Bounty as a Reward for Fidelity
McRee discusses the transmission of his account information and inquires as to how additional bounty may be obtained for those who have exhibited exceptional loyalty.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Adapting Carriages of Ammunition, Etc.
Pickering lists a number of items and wonders whether they can be obtained and received at West Point by early April. The carriages of the wagons should be adapted to the kind of ammunition they will …
Timothy Pickering PapersAcount of John Habersham
Enclosed are receipts of John Habersham in the amount of $164 to be applied by him to the incidental and contingent expenses of the Dept. of War in the State of Georgia, which receipts are to be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Acknowledgement of receipt of letter, the money has not yet arrived
Posey informs Simmons that he has not yet received the $200 intended for the recruiting service but when he does receive the money, he will give the receipts as directed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Acknowledgement of receipt of letter and confirmation that receipt has been sent
Lieutenant Rowan thanks Simmons for the blank receipt which Rowan has signed and returned. Expresses thanks for the trouble given in the business.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Acknowledged Receipt of Post Notes
In absence of Maj. Craig, Park acknowledged receipt of post notes in twenty dollar increments for use by Quartermaster's Department.
James Robertson PapersAcknowledged Receipt of Money Due Regiment
Freeman acknowledged receipt of lettter and money due regiments at West Point for September. Further information deferred to next post.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Acknowledged Receipt
Letter received, one believed to be a duplicate of one by Haskell, due to arrive in a few days.
James Robertson PapersAccounts Forwarded via Samuel Coleman
Shore is transmitting his accounts for the period through May 1795. Since the packet is too large for the Post Office, he is placing it in the care of Samuel Coleman, merchant of Norfolk, who is …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Accounts Current Enclosed
Accounts current for the corps of artillerists and engineers at West Point enclosed. Money due regiments.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Accounts and Expenses
Enclosed records of expenditures. Major Howe appointed Mr. Barnes, merchant, as his personal lawyer to secure final settlement of accounts.
James Robertson Papers
