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Charges for Tracking Indians Unallowable
Enclosed account of Capt DeButts for tracking Western Indians. Compensation cannot be given to DeButts who requested compensation for additional services; an act not authorized by law.
Anthony Wayne PapersCharges Against General Wayne
Attorney General Lee writes to McHenry regarding his opinion of a court martial for General Wayne, based on charges brought forth by General Wilkinson. He discusses that the President, as Commander in …
James McHenry PapersCharges Against Captain Eaton, Etc.
Gaither observes that the soldiers are healthy and living in peace and friendship with their Indian neighbors but that is not true of the officers' relations with each other. He wants a copy of the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Charge for Transporting Money from New York
Cost of traveling the river to New York was a trifling sum and money due troops could not be received in a timely manner otherwise.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Certification of Price of Rations
Isaiah Doane, Contractor, certified price of rations and certified G. Ingersoll did not drawn rations.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Cease the Reduction of Copper Bolts
Pickering directs a halt in reducing copper bolts because this practice may result in spoiling the temper of the bolts.
Timothy Pickering Collection, 1776-1800Cases Involving Foreign Privateers Bringing Prizes into American Ports
Wolcott discusses the complexities related to the treatment of French vessels who have captured prizes and wish to bring them into American ports. The handling of these cases has significant …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Capturing of American vessels and citizens
Murray expresses outrage that the French are capturing American ships and citizens trading with Great Britain, along with the "Jacobin faction" in the United States who he alleges support this action.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Captain James Bruff report from Fort Niagara
Discussed his muster roll and shifts of detachments at Fort Niagara. Mentioned returned deserters and musicians. Enlistments due to expire soon. Discussed problem of soldiers deserting to Canada and …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Captain Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
Letter, describes goods for Six Nations annuity; alludes to Treaty of 1794; discusses Indians and Indian life; informs re Britsh preparations to leave Niagara garrison; mentions free passage of boats.
Henry O'Reilly CollectionCapt. Geoge Fleming Statement of Monies Paid to Corps
Freeman inclosed statement of monies by Captain George Flemings paid by him to the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Can the President Declare a Court Martial?
He believes the President ex officio as Commander in Chief has the power to order a court martial. But it seems like a bad idea. Offers a suggestion on how to conduct the business.
James McHenry PapersC. Freeman, Esq., Agent of the War Dept. in Georgia, Paid
Agreeable to Simmons requests, Stevens made several payments to C. Freeman, enclosed receipts from Freeman.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Brass Field Pieces on Public Property?
The Secretary of War wants Jones to inform him whether the brass field pieces in the hands of the militia at Charleston are on United States property.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Box of Books from London
Olney informs McHenry that on the Sloop "Venus," he will receive the box of books shipped from London on the "Lydia." Captain Allen of the "Lydia" charges no freight so McHenry will only have to pay …
U.S. Custom House Providence, RI Records.Bounty Due Sergeant Morrell
Captain Morris has settled his account with the paymaster and requests bounty for Sergeant Indah Morrell who has applied for it on several occasions.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Boundary Lines
Problems defining boundary between U.S. and Cherokee land. No commissioners have been appointed to task. Boundary must be run immediately in order to maintain peace. Hopes the visit of Cherokee chiefs …
Frederick Chase CollectionBlankets, Shoes, Etc.
Among a number of supply matters, Langham notes that he forwarded to Major Craig 615 good blankets and fifteen damaged ones that he did not separate from the good ones. However, they were noted in the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Blankets for the Use of the Commissioners
Edward Price notes that one of the bundles he has on hand contains of sixteen blankets for the use of the commissioners. He has shipped all the skins on board the sloop "William" with the invoice …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Blank Muster & Pay Rolls
Wilson encloses the muster and pay rolls for the detachment under his command and requests blank muster and pay rolls for future use.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bills, Stores Shipped, Returns of Stores
Major Craig acknowledges the receipt of money from Hodgdon. Craig informs Hodgdon that a general return of ordinance, hospital stores, and quartermaster stores has been forwarded to the Secretary at …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bills Drawn by Me while at George Town, Kentucky, Etc.
When Kirkpatrick traveled to Kentucky for Gen. Wilkinson, the returns had not arrived by mail. Therefore he enclosed them in this letter along with a short note regarding bills drawn by Kirkpatrick. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Bills and Vouchers
Major Craig forwards vouchers of issues of provisions to Hodgdon along with a general return of stores.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
