Autograph Letter Signed
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No Money Received for May
08/15/1796 Autograph Letter SignedThe balances due on Holt's rolls and estimates for March and April have been received by him. Even though Hodgdon's recent letter states that balances are due for the estimates of May, Holt has yet to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
No Certain Intelligence from the Governor, Etc.
09/09/1796 Autograph Letter SignedHe has had no news from the Governor, only a rumor that he is very sick. Sargent is at Fort Miami, near Detroit. Updates Hodgdon on the prices of goods in the vicinity.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
No Bounty Available for New Enlisted Men
08/01/1796 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is the muster and pay roll of the detachment under Wilson's command. He has enlisted two handsome young men but has paid no bounty since he has neither instructions nor money.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
No Articles Received or Delivered at the Navy Yard
09/05/1796 Autograph Letter Signed"I have not received into the Naval Yard or delivered any article from the 1st to the 31st August 1796 inclusive."
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Night Heads Raised with Frigate's Stern
04/24/1796 Autograph Letter SignedSome man had reported that the night heads were not raised with the stern of the frigate, but Truxton assures Fox that they were bolted to the apron and have been raised.
Josiah Fox Papers
Nicholson's Pay & Rations
12/25/1796 Autograph Letter SignedNicholson asks that he be provided with his pay and rations for the last quarter which is due only six days hence.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
News of the Day
10/09/1796 Autograph Letter SignedMurray writes a breezy, friendly letter to McHenry, in which he discusses local politics, and general news.
James McHenry Papers
News from Fort Wayne
02/24/1796 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Hamtramck reports on current affairs at Fort Wayne, and adds that Major Henfrer is headed down the Wabash River to visit various Indian nations. Encloses returns of the garrison, and some …
Northwest Territory Collection, M367
Neglect in the Preparation of Returns
07/01/1796 Autograph Letter SignedIn addition to enclosing the account of public stores furnished Ensign David Thompson, an examination by Langham of copies of returns has revealed a degree of neglect in their preparation. Therefore, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Necessity for Ordering Infantry Privates' Vests
11/12/1796 Autograph Letter SignedHaving only six infantry private's vests in the store, Harris is not able to comply with Major Craig requisition for fifty complete vests. An order for vests of this description is required.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
My Return for July 1796, Etc.
07/05/1796 Autograph Letter SignedQuincy transmits his return for July 1796 as well as the receipts for articles delivered to Jeremiah Hill and Gabriel Hale.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
My Respects to Your Family, Etc.
10/23/1796 Autograph Letter SignedSargent pays his respects to Hodgdon's family. He has only just arrived in Cincinnati. He mentions a book or other publication by a McKerrie who has traveled very far north.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
My Request for Some Money
04/02/1796 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed are the estimates of the pay roll, muster roll, and return of articles for March 1796. Ames requests money which he finds useful for private affairs, is necessary and essential in the public, …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
My Request for Field Pieces, Etc.
08/31/1796 Autograph Letter SignedThe Governor responded to the request for field pieces by reporting that militia had them and he did not wish to disarm them. Kalteisen notes that he has a few stands of arms but they are in need of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
My Machine for Proving Powder
03/07/1796 Autograph Letter SignedLeacock extols the benefits of proving public powder using his machine. He feels he deserves a contract and a patent for his new device.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
My Land Purchase
05/20/1796 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is a letter from Captain Turner regarding Sargent's land purchase.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
My Great Astonishment!
08/04/1796 Autograph Letter SignedHoudin expresses his astonishment that Hodgdon's letter was not forwarded to Mr. Dickenson. He had asked the stage driver if he knew Mr. Dickenson and the man replied that he knew him well. In the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
My Accounts for the First Quarter of 1796
04/01/1796 Autograph Letter SignedSprig transmits his account for the first quarter of 1796. The appropriate amounts should be remitted through Nicholas Fish at New York.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
My Account for the Amount Due
01/04/1796 Autograph Letter SignedIn response to Simmons' letter, Claghorn forwards his account for the amount due him as his salary as a constructor at the Navy Yard. He will be obliged if Simmons directs the money to be sent to him.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Muster, pay, and receipt rolls
08/1796 Autograph Letter SignedCover letter for forwarding the muster, pay, and receipt rolls for his detachment for March and April 1796 with explanatory information. Mentions a deserter.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Muster, pay, and receipt rolls
05/12/1796 Autograph Letter SignedForwards the muster, pay, and receipt rolls for his detachment for January and February 1796
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Muster Roll for July 1796
08/17/1796 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is the Muster Roll for the troops at Middletown duly executed for the month of July 1796.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Muster of the Recruits at Middletown
01/01/1796 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is a muster roll of the recruits at the rendezvous at Midddletown for the month of December 1796. [Year should be "1795"].
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Muster of Spies Never Completed, Pay Withheld
08/17/1796 Autograph Letter SignedSimmons agreed with Freeman on the subject of mustering spies upon entering military service. Freeman sought brief leave from public service for a few weeks. Account Current No 11 and vouchers …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Muster of Colored Man in the Company of Capt. McRea
02/08/1796 Autograph Letter SignedLovell reported Jordan Kersey was a man of color mustered illegally by Rowan to the Company of Capt. McRea as a waiter.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
