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Use of Post Notes or Silver for Currency
Post delivered five packages from Fort Franklin. Believed it best not to intervene with Treasurer issues relative to the money in the hands of Gen. Nevill. Suggested making exchanges of post notes …
James Robertson PapersUrgently Requesting Instructions
Reiterated request for instructions on receiving flour from contractor, Matthew Ernest.
James Robertson PapersUpdates to Accounts, Letter to Joseph Shayler to be Forwarded
Miller corrected missing signature of James Blakeslee on receipt rolls, received Bank Bill from John Chester. Bill exchanged with William Plumb and Miller is waiting for note to clear in New York.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Updates to Accounts and Receipt of Blank Rolls
Staats Morris, Nicholas Fish, and pay and forage information reviewed. Blank receipt, muster, and pay rolls received.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Update on Accounts and Request for Sum
The want of money for the payment of services proved to be a source of great embarrassment to Fleming. He requested immediate attention to the need for money at his post. Enclosed Col Tousards …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Update on Accounts and Payment
Freeman was unable to put money in hands of Col. Pope, due to Popes departure from Savannah three days prior to Freeman's arrival. Additional updates on accounts and payment of militia.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Update on Accounts
Miller noted receipt of money from John Chester. Enclosure of pay roll with comment on lack of pay for John Bennett and Nathan Randall. Miller met Frowbridge and awaits orders from Sec. of War on …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Underage Soldier Taken by Civil Authority
Enclosed muster and pay rolls, no new recruits. One soldiers father made oath that his son was underage and was taken from Springer by civil authority.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Undated Enclosure
Appears to be a list of goods, possibly requested by Sargent from Hodgdon in Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Uncertainty Regarding the Number of Bars of Lead
This letter covers Hodgdon's invoice and bill of lading for the lead. The bill of lading specifies the number of bars but there is some uncertainty as to the exact number because of the indifference …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Unable to Locate Joseph Matthews, Etc.
Among a number of other business matters, Manning [of contractors Manning & Wychoff] notes that they have directed their agent John Barnes to pay Hodgdon the amount of the first bill. However, they …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Twice Drawing Subsistence for September
Wilson finds himself astonished that he may have drawn his subsistence twice for the month of September. He assures Simmons that he will make a strict examination of his acount and rectify whatever …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Trying to See Mr. Dickenson, Etc.
Houdin has not seen Mr. Dickenson yet but will do so as soon as he comes to Albany. He wants to be given notce if there are to be any movements or alterations in the department as a judge in Albany …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Troops Paid for Last Eight Months of Service
Freeman provided Ensign McCall with eight months pay for all the troops in the state. Information regarding payment of various troops over the course of the past few months detailed.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Trial
Correspondence offers comfort from recent grave illness. Vans Murray discussed Cherokees and offers opinion on trial.
Autographs of American Presidents, Statesmen, and Generals.Treasurer Remit Sum for Lieut. Guimpe
Notification that the Treasurer remit Kilty money for the payment of an officer. Receipt will be forwarded once Kilty obtained it.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Travel Plans
Informs McHenry that he arrived at New York at eight o' clock this morning, but is going "onto the stage for Albany, as there is little appearance of a quick portage by water, I hold this the most …
James McHenry PapersTravel on Ohio River
Enclosed general return of ordnance, Quartermaster, and Hospital stores and clothing . Weather conditions on the Ohio river have prevented over 100 boats at various locations from descending the …
James Robertson PapersTravel of Officers and Indians
Post notes received and will be transmitted to troops in upper posts of the Ohio for pay, forage, and subsistence. Travel plans of several officers and Indian tribes noted.
James Robertson PapersTransporting the Baggage of the Western Indians
The Secretary of War directs Hodgdon to provide a wagon to transport the baggage of the Western Indians and their interpreter to Pittsburgh. They are eleven in number and an officer should accompany …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transporting Stores to Pittsburgh
Langham has drawn $500 in favor of William Davidson & Company to be charged in the expense of transporting the stores from Shepherds Town to Pittsburgh. The articles will be shipped in boxes suitable …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Transportation of Whiskey and Purchase of Land
Enclosed return of commissary stores at Fort Washington. Noted stores of whiskey at Fort Washington; navigation of Allegheny river as impossible and therefore whiskey cannot be sent to Le Boeuf. …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Supplies
Enclosed receipt of S. Lewis for troops stationed at upper posts of the Ohio river. Mentioned that A. Wayne expected the arrival of the Indian goods which were not at "this post". Wayne ordered a …
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Stores
Notification that stores of various types transported to Pittsburgh of Doctor [Fiffer]. Discussed cost and payment of transportation.
James Robertson PapersTransportation of Indian Goods, Request for Supplies
None of the Indian goods and private stores of A. Wayne have arrived at post. Requested files for armourers and blacksmiths.
James Robertson Papers
