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List of Duplicate Receipts Forwarded to Col. Fish
Fleming notified Simmons of all duplicate receipts sent to Col. Fish through Captain Miller. Question regarding pay of George Parrot and viability of pay.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Lieut. Guimpie to Transmit Muster and Receipt Rolls
Robeson encloses receipts for the pay for himself and his men for August and September. Pay and muster rolls will be transmitted by Lieutenant Guimpie.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Letters Concerning Money Sent to Col Chester Received
Received money due Col. Chester, thanked Simmons for his directions regarding payment. Mitchell will advise him monthly of accounts. Enclosed ration accounts, mentioned that if paying Mitchell for …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Letter to the War Department Accountant
Letter to the War Department Accountant regarding powers of attorney and land warrants.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Letter Regarding Pay of Mrs. Roberts Miscarried
Letter sent by personal hand as far as New York to be put in the Post Office. Letter miscarried, therefore Morris included a duplicate of his previous letter, enclosed.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Legal Business and Politics
Sargent has not received papers from the 4th of May, and hopes to have them soon. He prefers having laws, etc, on file as it makes them easier to refer to later. Discusses Farmer's letter and the …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Laying in Materials Before Winter Navigation is Stopped
Cranch has informed Major Fleming that he could furnish bayonets and ramrods at the same price mentioned in Hodgdon's recent letter. If Hodgdon approves of this arrangement he should notify Cranch …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Lawsuit Pending Involving Account of C. Burlingham
The account of C. Burlingham was rendered for settlement but never finalized; it included an order of Peter Hazard in favor of Israel Pearce. Pearce and Hazard are now engaged in a lawsuit and want a …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Land Speculation, Etc
Ignoring as usual the fact that the function of letters is to communicate, Sargent mentions the following; land speculation, Benjamin, Boston, chimney, Quartermaster General, township of 5000 acres, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Land speculation and the western frontier
Dillon describes Tennessee and other western lands, while promoting land speculation and the surefire profits that come with speculating. Dillon mentions peace with Indians, but alludes to White …
James McHenry PapersLand Acquisition and Negotiations Between Georgia Commissioners and Creek Chiefs
Treaty between Commissioners from Georgia and Creek Indians did not end favorably. Western territories to be under U.S. possession shortly.
Frederick Chase CollectionKeeping Accounts
Langham favored sending accounts for settlement through Hodgdon, rather than Simmons. Asks about arrangements for the arsenal on Potowmack.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)Keep the Indians' Wagon in Readiness
The Secretary of War requests that the wagon for the Indians' baggage should be kept in readiness since it cannot start until their clothing is finished.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)John L. Hinecker Not Mentioned on the Pay Roll
Dayton has not included John L. Hinecker in the transmitted pay roll because he is unsure of the amount of time he had already been enlisted.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Jobe Harrington Pardoned from Desertion
Harrington wrongly pardoned and paid, he deserted again from West Point. Miller requested pay for himself, Serjt. Joel Cook, Corpl. James Blakeslee, Lewis Hawley Music, Eli Bennett Music, and Pvt. …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Jerome Mirthie, Director of Artillery Artificiers, Paid
Per instructions, Stevens has paid Jerome Mirthie his salary.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Jackson's Draft Accepted, Money Due
Received letters containing acceptance of General Jackson's draft. Information on money due.
Arthur G. Mitten CollectionIsaac Craig report of shipment of medicines, request for remittance, report on election of Electors, military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Major Craig lamented that medicines destined for Greenville, Miami and Detroit will not reach destination until spring. Also requested a considerable remittance from Samuel Hodgdon. Craig informed …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Interception of French Documents, Sale of Information to British
Lieut. Taylor returned from trip to Fort Knox with letters from France that had been intercepted on en route to Fort Vincennes. Some object/document sold to the British government. Accounts mentioned. …
Anthony Wayne PapersInstructions on Storekeeping
Instructions on storekeeping policy and procedure.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Instructions on Payroll and Muster for 3 Soldiers
Letter, encloses documents relating to three soldiers and gives instructions regarding muster and pay rolls.
Letters Received by the Accountant of the War Department, Nov 24, 1794-Ded 23, 1817. (RG217)Instructions for Sloop William
The captain of the sloop William will deliver his cargo, then follow the orders of Mr. Edward Price, then will return to Philadelphia.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Instructions for Dealing with Contractors
Uncertainty in receiving flour from late contractor M. Ernest, Craig awaiting instructions on verity of contract.
James Robertson PapersInstructions and Reimbursement
Letter containing bank notes issued by late Quartermaster General received. Requests Secretary of War's decision on being compensated for additional services in ordnance and clothing departments.
James Robertson PapersInstructions about Construction of Frigate and Supplies
Responds to inquiries about frigate. Instructions about supplies.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
