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Muster and receipt rolls
Cited in Simmons to Bissell 02/27/1796. Bissell sends his muster roll and his receipt roll for his detachment's pay. Mentions stoppages of pay for deserters Joseph Hawkins, John Hawkins, and James …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Muster and Pay Rolls
Letter accompanied by muster and pay rolls for the detachments at the upper posts of the Ohio, with several accounts for pay, forage, and subsistence. Account of expenditures of Serjeant Easton …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Muster & Pay Rolls for October 1796
"I herewith enclose you the muster and pay rolls of the detachment under my command for the month of October 1796,"
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Muster & Pay Roll Through June 1, 1796
Dayton sends Simmons the muster and pay rolls for the detachment under his command, correct up to June 1.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Moving Recruits from Mud Island to New York
Hodgdon is directed to engage passage for twenty two recruits from Mud Island to New York only if transportation can be procured for three dollars per men with no additional expense for baggage and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Monthly Return of New York Navy Yard
Talbot encloses a return for the men employed in the naval yard over the past month.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Monthly Return of Men Employed at the New York Navy Yard
Weekly return for the men employed at the naval yard and the wages paid to them; no new materials for the construction of the frigate have arrived.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.Monies paid to Freeman
Notification to Simmons that he has paid Constant Freeman, agent of the War Department in Georgia, in accordance with Simmons directions. Cited in Simmons to Stevens 12/09/1796
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Money to be Sent by Mail Agreeable to Order of Supervisor in Boston
Encloses his account for May to September 1796 and asks to be paid by mail if possible.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Money Needed for Recruiting Good Men, Etc.
Wilson complains that he has received no instructions from the Secretary of War regarding the recruiting service. He is sure he could get some good men because several have already offered to enlist …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Money from John Chester Received, Receipt Roll Enclosed
Notification of receipt of money from John Chester money due Miller. Miller herewith transmitted receipt rolls.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Mistake in Submission of Vouchers
Bryant enclosed both the receipt and duplicate together in his submission of his account of expenditure. Bryant stated he would make out his account current agreeable to the direction of Simmons.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Misled by the Advice of a Gentleman
Pfeiffer explains the fact that he overstepped the limits prescribed to officers as to the amount of baggage and stores allowed to go free. He was misled by the advice of a gentleman who has long been …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Military Stores, Bills, Elections
Major Craig reports a post office blunder to Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also requests funds and hospital stores from Hodgdon. The popularity of the Democratic ticket in local elections is mentioned.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Military Stores and Shipment
Major Craig informs that the newly arrived Quartermaster General from Detriot reports that the troops of that garrison are sickly. Discusses shipment of stores.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Military Stores and Shipment
Major Craig discusses the following items with Samuel Hodgdon: makes request to be sent block and tackle; informs that he provided boats for Mr. Ellicott; and advanced payment is made to the waggoner;
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Military Guard of the Public Stores
The Secretary of War prefers a military guard over the public storehouses rather than paying a Silent Watch sufficient to visit all the stores at every hour in the night. He wants to know the number …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Method of Record Keeping, Detachment to Relieve Garrison at NY
Commanding Officers were not keeping records of payroll, error corrected, request for a printed form pay roll to assist Mr. Freeman. Staats Morris to command new detachment sent to relieve garrison …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Men in Want of Clothing, Especially Shirts
Frye has received the hogshead with the invoice of the contents contained therein. However, he expected to receive other articles of clothing besides those in the invoice. The men are very much in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Memo: Washingtons Resignation from Office
Memo stating President Washington would resign in March of 1797 and would shortly notify the people.
Anthony Wayne PapersMedals for Deserving Indians
Medals to be presented to Indians as gifts to be struck in England due to cost and workmanship. McHenry requested Mr. Trumbull design the engraving for the medals.
Arthur G. Mitten CollectionMcHenry's Nomination as Secretary of War
Washington nominates McHenry to the position of Secretary of War and urges a prompt acceptance because the War Department suffers for the want of a head.
V.F. Vertical File A.K. Peter Keyser.McHenry's Case with the State; Election News
Winchester refers to a case between McHenry and the state, but tells him they are loathe to do anything that diminishes their revenue. He refers to politics, and how they wait for news from a …
James McHenry PapersMcHenry Should Accept the Nomination
Murray informs McHenry that the Senate has unanimously concurred in the President's nomination of McHenry as the next Secretary of War. Murray urges him to accept the nomination.
V.F. Vertical File A.K. Peter Keyser.McClintock Much Indebted to Sundry People
The account against Samuel McClintoch will probably not be received since he left Shippensburgh some time ago indebted to many people. However, if he does return, the account will be put in force …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
