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Soldiers Wear Only Rotten Rags, Etc.
In addition to enclosing the returns of ordnance stores and clothing, Kateisen stresses the urgency of the need for coats, hats, vests, and linen overalls at Fort Johnston. The soldiers have nothing …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Soldiers from Philadelphia Transfered to 2nd Comp. 4th Bat. at West Point
Enclosed letter from Wilson to Slaughter that shows Slaughter is due money by his county. Included soldiers on payroll who were brought to Philadelphia by Rochefontaine in order to pay them their …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Soldiers and Officers Paid with Money Due Deserters
Enclosed muster roll. Martin deserted, his pay was used to pay two other soldiers for expenses related to travel to George Town and "the Federal City" in pursuit of Martin and other deserters …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Small Parcels Not Yet Sent
Pfeiffer aplogizes for surpassing the customary limits with respect to stores. But he still needs the small parcels that have not been sent and will gladly pay their carriage. He is anxious to have …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sloop "William" Detained for Dispatches
"The Secretary of War requests that the sloop William may be detained for his dispatches which will be sent to your office this evening or tomorrow morning."
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Shoes & Blankets to be Forwarded to Pittsburgh, Etc.
As ordered by the Secretary of War, the shoes and blankets at Shepherds Town will be transported to Pittsburgh, a journey that will consume 12 - 20 days. Langham requires the necessary monies to pay …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shipment of Spars and the Pricing Thereof
A shipment of spars is being delivered via the schooner Columbia. They will be priced by an independent agent and sold in Philadelphia. The proceeds should be remitted to Samuel Hodgdon.
Robert Alongu Brock CollectionShipment of Indian Goods
Invoice of Indian goods arrived from Hodgdon with expectation that they will be forwarded to Fort Washington. Notification that Craig will not send goods forward until General arrives.
James Robertson PapersShipment of Goods
Irregularities in general return submitted by Craig will be attended to, noted shipments of goods via barge. Noted General Wayne's astonishment in the lack of Indian goods at "this post" (possibly …
James Robertson PapersSettlement with Contractors
Boats to be provided to Mr. Ellicott. Request someone to call upon A. Scott to provide necessary evidence that flour was contracted for by the United States and that M. Ernest is correct in his …
James Robertson PapersSettlement with Commissary with Use of Forms from Dept. of Treasury
Rochefontaine details how he came to be in possession of the the bills of the commissary, which he submits with the letter.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Settlement on Indian Lands
Reports of forced settlement on Indian lands which threaten peace between U.S. and Indian tribes. Forced and quick removal advised. McHenry offers advice on how to disseminate knowledge of the laws …
General CollectionSettlement of Accounts and Purchase of Land
Draft in favor of Henry Miller who drew from J. Nevill. Transport of bar iron noted. Charges for printing advertisements of land on Ohio river to be placed to credit of Craig. Requests Hodgdon to …
James Robertson PapersSettlement of Accounts and Payment of Non-Commissioned Officers
Capt. Thompson notified of his delinquent account, Lieut. Dayton unable to settle his accounts due to his assignments at Niagara and Oswego. Rochefontaine requested pay for the non-commissioned …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Sends Money; More will Come from Hodgdon
Gregg sends $20 to Joseph Simmons with note that Hodgdon will be paying more soon.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Send My Pay to Hartford
Since Wadsworth departed from West Point before the pay of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers for June had been transmitted, he requests that his pay be sent to the Supervisor of Revenue of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Seize Him & Put Him in Jail
Relates a conversation between Casper Iserloan and Mr. Powers in which Powers allegedly tried to convince Iserloan to give false testimony. There is another man at large who is still being pursued.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Seeks to Acquaint Hodgdon with Col. Gaither; Bill of Lading
Did not receive Hodgdon's previous letter from December until just now because it was on a vessel carried into North Carolina where it sprung a leak and was detained. Refers to Col. Gaither in command …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Seeks Opinion, Communication with Naval Committee
Refers to act of Congress and debates with Mr. Livingston. Requests opinion. Looks for communication with the naval committee explaining embarrassment.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Seeks Information about Tents
Asks if there are returns that will give them information about the quantity and quality of tents belonging to the army. McHenry is apprehensive that tents are much wanted at headquarters.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Seeks Information about Legal, Just Payment
Notes that Thomas Holt showed a letter from the "Minister" of War stating Perkins is allowed $70. Perkins notes that he has referred Holt to Hodgdon and relies on justice agreeable to contract.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Seeks Approval of President
Refers to influence and confidence of the President and values his good opinion.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Seeking Appointment as the Consul to the Colony of Santa Domingo
Folger requests McHenry's recommendation that he be appointed the Consul of the South Colony of Santa Domingo.
James McHenry PapersSeeking an Office as Surveyor General
Williamson writes of his son's fever, and says that he would like to put the boys in school, somewhere near him, which he cannot do in the city due to finances. He has heard that there is to be a …
James McHenry Papers
